British companies are losing on average 23.5 days of productive time per employee each year as staff take time off sick and underperform in the office as a result of ill-health.
The CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development, has announced the arrival of a new Middle East team, based in Dubai, as part of its global commitment to champion better work and better working lives.
The Government needs to revise its plans for a one-size-fits all Apprenticeship Levy or risk exacerbating the growing skills crisis in the building industry, warns the Federation of Master Builders ahead of the Spending Review.
Women working full time are paid less than men in 9 out of 10 industries but those in the financial and insurance sectors are the worst affected, new research shows.
Traditional, linear career paths where employees climb the corporate ladder one promotion at a time are a thing of the past.
Gary Cattermole explores the value of 360-degree feedback and provides guidelines on correct administration
Joanne Casson highlights the dangers of putting too much emphasis on the cost-cutting benefits of managed learning when it’s the personal aspects and partner relationships that are the keys to success.
New research by facilities management specialists, Direct365, found that over a fifth (24.5 per cent) of people openly admit that they intend to consume alcohol on a ‘work night’ during the Christmas party season.
Continuing his series on attitude in customer service Steven Harris focuses on the importance of success.
UK employers are anticipating a significant skills gap when baby boomers retire over the next two to five years and are already taking steps to mitigate the risk.
