Flexible working shouldn’t be feared by SMEs, says CIPD
With the government rolling out flexible working, businesses ignore the benefits at their peril, warns CIPD
World Cup is causing more than five million absences across UK businesses
Research demonstrates that England World Cup games are likely to see an extra 17% of employees taking time out of the office
UK named by Dell as seventh best place for female entrepreneurs
Britain improves its standing as an attractive country for female entrepreneurs to flourish - but still lags behind European neighbours
Healthy employees mean healthier profits
A free gym membership may tick the employee benefits box but companies must go beyond CSR guidelines if they are to move the needle on employee health and wellbeing
Salary isn't everything for employees, says Barclays
Barclays report urges employers to discuss personal finance with employees as 20% admit financial concerns 'interfere with work'
One in three Brits would go into business with their family, says Barclays
Report on family business from Barclays and Cebr reveals that 16 million Brits would set up shop with their relatives
Time to close the ‘mentoring gap’, says Sage
Sage Business Index reveals how taking on a mentor could boost turnover prospects for SMEs and generate millions for economy
The trouble with talent is… the question of age
The word ‘talent’ shouldn’t be preserved for the younger generation. The over-55s have a lot to offer too, argues Lyndsey Simpson
Fixing the 'broken' appraisal system
Staff appraisals are generally considered a key part of performance management. But Lucy Adams, former HR director of the BBC, tells us why she feels they’re simply no longer fit for purpose
Employee sickness costs businesses more than £14bn each year
There are clear benefits to supporting employee health and well-being but the government needs to help too, claims CBI
