Around three-quarters of the workforce currently experience stress at work according to the survey, with 44 per cent citing winter as a key factor which impacts their negative mental wellbeing. more»

From a desire to pay employees only when there are customers to serve, to seeing it as acceptable not to pay workers until they’ve “proved themselves”, you wouldn't believe some of the excuses given to HMRC for underpaying staff. more»

Individuals that face the elements and work outside at this time of year have it worse than those in other industries and struggle most in winter, a new study has found. more»

According to a new survey among more than 3,000 UK professionals, 28 per cent of women dream of starting their own business venture next year, compared with just 24 per cent of men. more»

As many as 472,000 owners at small firms will work every day over the festive period in 2016, including working on Christmas Day and New Year's Day. more»

Young apprentices, aged between 16 and 18, are 73 per cent more likely to be involved in an accident at work than their older colleagues. more»

Ensuring staff have the correct right to annual leave and that they are taking this to relax and recharge their batteries is essential for businesses that rely on employee engagement and productivity. Failing to provide staff with holiday could constitute a breach of working time rules. more»

The latest figures released by the Office for National Statistics show an increase in productivity in the UK, as levels of output reach those that predate the financial crash in 2008. more»

The UK’s smaller firms are keeping their staff happier than larger employers, according to new research from social network LinkedIn. more»

The value of the average UK salary for new jobs has taken a hit in April 2016, decreasing by 3.4 per cent compared with March, from £34,055 to £32,899. more»