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Britons are working longer to supplement pensions
Employees in Britain are working beyond the usual age as the attitude to retirement is changing and people lead more active lives post-work, a pension provider states.
Managers 'must be trained about discrimination'
Managers must be given thorough training about their responsibilities concerning discrimination in the workplace, an expert claims.
Traditional retirements 'disappearing'
Traditional retirements are becoming increasingly rare as people are living and working longer, it has been claimed.
Training can 'empower staff'
Training for staff is a great tool in the current economic climate as it empowers them and allows them to earn more, according to an expert.
Firms need licences for migrant workers, Home Office warns
Businesses must be prepared for new regulations which mean they will now need to apply for licences for migrant workers, the Home Office warns.
TUC: Unemployment could reach 700,000
Long-term unemployment could rise from its current level of 400,000 to 700,000 by the end of 2009, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) claims.
TUC: High morale important for staff retention
Employees need to have the ability to grow and learn in their job in order to keep morale high and prevent them from looking for work elsewhere, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) believes.
ACA: A third of small firms to cut pensions
Almost one third - 31 per cent - of small businesses intend to cut their pension provision when the new Personal Accounts are introduced in 2012, according to the Association of Consulting Actuaries (ACA).
IES: Incentives must suit the workforce
Rewards given to staff for good performance must suit the attitudes and abilities of the workforce, the Institute for Employment Studies (IES) believes.
Credit crunch 'push SMEs to administration'
A substantial number of small businesses will be forced into administration by decreased sales, according to the British Retail Consortium.
TUC: happiest employees at SMEs
Workers in small businesses enjoy their work more than those employed elsewhere, figures have revealed.
'Fear of the unknown' harming disabled job prospects
The chance of a disabled person gaining a job is reduced by the 'fear of the unknown' on the part of the applicant and the employer, Remploy believes.
Guide launched to protect from tribunals
A guide is being launched intended to protect employers from possible pay disputes and discrimination claims.
Training makes staff invigorated, retailer claims
Employees which have been trained to a high quality 'feel invigorated, motivated and have a desire to do well', according to retailer Lush.
TUC: More than 3m concerned about job security
Over three million workers are not confident they will still be in their job this time next year, a poll reveals.