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National Sickie Day: Bad Weather and Post-Christmas Blues Costs Employers Millions
Today is the day when employees are most likely to take a day off from work.
Watchdog Warns UK Skills Shortage Could Hold Britain's Economic Recovery Back
But the UKCES says the number of job vacancies in England has returned to pre-recession levels.
UK Wages: Over Half of Firms Plan Pay Rises in 2014
As politicians debate the UK 'cost of living crisis', Barclays survey reveals business plans to boost workers' wages.
Businesses Ill-Equipped to Identify and Stop Cyber-Attacks
New research shows that CEOs need to put in place robust plans for responding to cyber-attacks or face the consequences.
Mental ill Health Costs London £26bn a Year as Capital's Businesses Lose Out
Boris Johnson says there are many misconceptions about what mental ill health is.
Will UK Government's Cyber Streetwise Campaign Make a Difference? We Ask the Experts
The UK government has launched a new website to educate individuals and businesses about cyber-security - but can it make a difference?
Business Brands Prompt Payment Code 'Toothless and Ineffective'
Sage UK & Ireland survey shows British firms suffer payments as much as 90 days late.
Two Thirds of UK Workers Have Not Received a Pay Rise in Past Year
Reed says employers need to invest more in their workforce to retain top talent.
British HR Managers Reject Government's New Sickness Absence Scheme
PMI Health Group says a majority of employers already have an occupational health service.
UK Business Confidence Hits 20-Year High Amid Recovery
Lloyds Banking Group business confidence survey shows UK firms bullish on recovery.
CBI Boss John Cridland Calls on Businesses to Boost Pay in 2014
Cridland also wants UK firms to give a "helping hand" to young people.
Former Microsoft Manager Charged With £240,000 of Insider Trading
Former Microsoft manager and his trader friend charged with insider trading, earning the pair £240,000 over 18 months.
Zero-Hour Contracts: The Rise of a Labour Market Phenomenon
These employment agreements have created controversy, but what are they and who uses them?
Major Security Breach At Target Stores Across The U.S.
Ofgem: Businesses Paid to Save Electricity in 2014
Regulator suggests businesses could be offered money to help with Britain's soaring energy demand.
AirAsia X Signs Record Breaking $6bn A330 Order with Airbus
UK Companies Report Strongest Job Optimism Since Recession
CBI says an increasing number of opportunities for young people.
Labour Relations: Business Must Bring Forward Strike Mitigation Strategies
How a business fares against the strike risk from workers depends on the level of preparedness.
Jo Swinson Blasts Hiring Unpaid Interns Instead of Minimum Wage Workers
Minister for employment relations says hiring free labour is unacceptable.
Business Bosses Turn on Cameron's Immigration Crackdown
Former M&S boss and departing Domino's chief support immigration.
UK SMEs will 'Fret over Cash-Flows' During Festive Period
The research follows George Osborne's Autumn Statement 2013.
Deutsche Bank to Axe '200 Jobs' From Commodities Trading Units
Bank will quit energy, agriculture, base metals and dry bulk trading.
Looking for the Best Business Smart Phones of 2013?
IBTimes UK lists out the best smartphones for business and productivity.
Npower to Slash 13% of UK Workforce and Outsource Jobs to India
Follows RWE announcement that the firm planned to cut 6,750 jobs across Europe.
Tax Avoidance Beats Pay and Bonuses to Top Business Behaviour Concerns
The Institute of Business Ethics says business has clawed back some of the public trust it lost.
UK Service Sector Sees Six Year Headcount High as Optimism Rises
The CBI says optimism about business conditions has grown.
From Usher to CEO: Cineworld Founder Steve Wiener to Step Down
Wiener started in the cinema industry 44 years ago as an usher in the US.
Global Entrepreneur Week 2013: Aspiring Entrepreneur Turns Bullying Experience into Business Idea
Jaber Shah was bullied because of his height, but the college student turned the experience into a positive.
German Firms Facing 30% Quota on Female Board Members
Angela Merkel's conservatives agree proposal with left-wing rivals SPD amid coalition talks after September elections.
Nestlé Unveils 1,900 Jobs and Work Placements to Boost UK Youth Employment
The programme is part of Nestlé's European Youth Employment Initiative.