A survey of 10,700 people looking for work found that pay has become now the most important factor when looking for work, with a fifth saying it was their main concern. more»
The head of careers at UCAS Media with advice on how micro businesses can access talent sooner by building relationships with universities early on. more»
A new report from IT company Ricoh found that both employees and prospective customers are drawn to businesses which prioritise responsibility. more»
A new report from EHRC and the department for business, innovation and skills looked into pregnancy and maternity-related discrimination and disadvantage in the workplace. more»
I'm the managing director of AvalonVale. I have been in the IT Software and Services business since 1990, always for the supply of human capital management (HR and payroll) solutions. more»
One of the UK's most famous entrepreneurs has stated businesses of all sizes should be thinking outside the box when it comes to recruitment, and taking a risk on "disruptive talent". more»
Sick leave can be a trying concern for all employers, but it's particularly felt by small businesses. The government abolished the scheme which repays a percentage of statutory sick pay (SSP) to small businesses last year, so it’s more important than ever to know where you stand. more»
New research examining the benefits of birth order suggests that we may have been worrying about nothing, concluding that while eldest children do possess different personality traits to their younger siblings, the differences are so minimal that they're essentially negligible. more»
Swedish furniture chain IKEA has become the first national retailer in the UK to confirm it will offer all staff above the living wage from next year. more»
Payroll incorporates a whole raft of statutory obligations of the employer. Bryan Pritchard, managing director of HR and payroll solutions supplier, AvalonVale, unpicks some of the early hurdles and explains what options you have to help make the process a little easier. more»
