On Monday, Chris Philp, a Conservative MP and member of the Treasury select committee, put forward new proposals on executive pay. If implemented, they see much higher levels of shareholder oversight … [Read more...] about Boardroom backlash – The Week in HR
Sweet dreams and happy teams – The Week in HR
Does worrying about work keep you up at night? New research suggests you're not alone. Is there a sleep crisis in the UK? Health and performance group Global Corporate Challenge (GCC) think so. … [Read more...] about Sweet dreams and happy teams – The Week in HR
Return of the boomerang employee – The Week in HR
Would you hire a former employee? Many would respond to this question by asking whether they were any good the first time around. But some employers are wary of re-recruiting ex-employees. Why should … [Read more...] about Return of the boomerang employee – The Week in HR
Get on your bike – The Week in HR
At some point, we've all been left stranded on the platform looking up at delayed signs, or sat starting out of the window at un-moving traffic. By the time we eventually get to work we are hot and … [Read more...] about Get on your bike – The Week in HR
Keeping the purse strings tight – The Week in HR
A report from TUC published last week suggested that Britain has suffered a bigger fall in real wages since the financial crisis than any other major economy. Within the OECD, only Greece rivalled the … [Read more...] about Keeping the purse strings tight – The Week in HR
The Victorian workhouse revisited – The Week in HR
A loud bell rings to announce the start of the day's work. Within seconds, it is impossible to hear another peal of the bell as the looms clatter and the room is filled with the distinctive sounds of … [Read more...] about The Victorian workhouse revisited – The Week in HR