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Sickness absence declining, report finds

15 May 2012

New data has revealed the number of days lost to sickness absence in the UK has fallen.

Sickness absence declining, report finds

Outsourcing 'can allow firms to focus on the business core'

11 May 2012

It has been suggested that outsourcing services to a third party provider has financial and operational benefits.

Outsourcing "can allow firms to focus on the business core"

Queen's speech announces shakeup of parental leave

10 May 2012

Changes are to be introduced to maternity and paternity leave and pay under a new bill announced by the Queen.

Queen"s speech announces shakeup of parental leave

Pay settlements show a rise in Q1

09 May 2012

A rise has been noted in pay settlement figures in the first quarter of 2012.

Pay settlements show a rise in Q1

Future of NHS outsourcing discussed in report

04 May 2012

A new report has discussed the future of outsourcing in the NHS.

Future of NHS outsourcing discussed in report

Auto-enrolment pensions 'look set to boost corporate platforms'

03 May 2012

It has been claimed the pensions auto-enrolment system will help to boost corporate platforms.

Auto-enrolment pensions "look set to boost corporate platforms"

Employee benefit schemes 'could help boost staff morale'

30 April 2012

Introducing an employee benefit scheme may be a good way for a company to boost morale and retain staff.

Employee benefit schemes "could help boost staff morale"

Tips for the new tax year

30 April 2012

An expert has given companies tips on how to keep on top of their taxes throughout the year.

Tips for the new tax year

Outsourcing 'ideal for small firms that need to cut costs'

30 April 2012

It has been suggested cutting back on personnel and turning to outsourcing options can help firms to save money.

Outsourcing "ideal for small firms that need to cut costs"

Optimism apparent among business leaders, report shows

30 April 2012

The results of a new survey reveal many business leaders remain optimistic about growth.

Optimism apparent among business leaders, report shows

Poll shows many businesses use old training methods

27 April 2012

A study has shown a number of firms are using old training techniques.

Poll shows many businesses use old training methods

Pay awards up in first quarter of 2012, report finds

26 April 2012

A new report has shown pay awards are up at 2.6 per cent in the first quarter of 2012.

Pay awards up in first quarter of 2012, report finds

REC reports employer confidence at its highest level

25 April 2012

A new survey has found 72 per cent of employers are planning to increase their permanent workforce in the next three months.

REC reports employer confidence at its highest level

HMRC launches online tax registration service

24 April 2012

A new online tax registration service launched by HMRC is designed to help streamline the process for small businesses.

HMRC launches online tax registration service

Cheap 'not always best' when looking for outsourcing firms

23 April 2012

Companies should not select who to award an outsourcing contract to based on costs alone, it has been claimed.

Cheap "not always best" when looking for outsourcing firms

SSP review survey closes today

20 April 2012

The CIPP has reminded firms today is the closing date on a survey looking at abolishing the PTS.

SSP review survey closes today

Outsourcing 'should be re-evaluated as firms grow'

19 April 2012

Small firms need to review outsourcing as they begin to show signs of recovery, according to one expert.

Outsourcing "should be re-evaluated as firms grow"

Outsourcing 'continues to prove popular'

17 April 2012

Legal firms have reported a rise in demand for renegotiating and expanding outsourcing contracts.

Outsourcing "continues to prove popular"

Internal recruitment can limit cost and time, expert claims

16 April 2012

Looking to existing members of staff on a company's payroll can help reduce the cost of replacing a team member, it has been claimed.

Internal recruitment can limit cost and time, expert claims

Outsourcing training 'can help companies to retain staff'

13 April 2012

Businesses have been advised that outsourcing training can help both staff and companies to develop.

Outsourcing training "can help companies to retain staff"