March

New research from the CIPD has found that businesses need to focus on taking a diverse approach to how they recruit and retain talent.

Owners of small businesses have been investing their own money and working longer hours in a bid to keep their firm going under during the recession.

One expert has urged those in management positions to not let the economy affect their confidence.

Businesses have been urged to make sure they are prepared for the introduction of Fit Notes next month.

The TUC has said, following the publishing of a new report, that employment rules that come with running a business have given UK workers a fairer deal.

Half of workers feel they are not being paid enough, while two-thirds would ask for a pay rise if they found out their colleagues were on a higher wage.

The basics of running a business should not forget that employee morale is essential for worker productivity.

There has been an 88 per cent jump in the number of people aged over 25 taking engineering apprenticeships.

Julie Meyer believes the current economic climate is ideal for setting up a company.

While it is positive that SMEs had a central part in the Budget, one organisation has said more explanation is required.