News

Women 'should be encouraged into IT' Apr 28 2008
Young women should be encouraged to enter a career in the IT industry, the British Computer Society (BCS) claims. Read
Employment 'helps depression recovery' Apr 24 2008
Having a job can help recovery from depression, according to the Depression Alliance. Read
Small company workers feel more 'valued and involved' Apr 10 2008
People working for smaller companies 'have higher engagement levels', according to the Institute of Employment Studies (IES). Read
Sexual discrimination rules to change Apr 03 2008
From 6 April amendments to the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 will come into force regarding discrimination and harassment. Read
Training investment can greatly benefit business Apr 02 2008
Investment in training and skills for a workforce can significantly increase staff morale, sales and productivity, according to the Learning and Skills Council (LSC). Read
Law firm to offer business advice Apr 01 2008
A legal firm in Liverpool is aiming to provide business advice relating to the new changes made to immigration laws. Read
Employees can make their mark with SMEs Mar 31 2008
While graduate schemes with large companies may seem more attractive, employment opportunities with small businesses may prove just as rewarding for people, according to one expert. Read
Work accidents cost Sussex district £1.4m Mar 26 2008
Work-related accidents resulted in costs totalling almost £1.4 million in the West Sussex district of Horsham last year. Read
Web Chat: The business benefits of investing in people Mar 25 2008
Join a panel of experts for a web chat here, as they discuss training and how it can benefit your company on a financial level and in other areas of your organisation. Read
Businesses 'need to watch out for age discrimination laws' Mar 20 2008
Awareness of the age discrimination regulation is 'comparatively low' within small firms, according to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. Read