Management in the news

Most employees pushing for flexible working

Organisations and employees will benefit from the further rollout of flexible working practices in the UK.

Employer contact with school 'key' to ending youth unemployment

Young people engaged by employers while at school are more likely to find career development opportunities when they leave education.

Extra holiday motivates staff more than pay rises

Increasing holiday allowances is a greater motivating factor for employees than job security, despite the current economic climate.

Flexible working reduces personal interaction

While businesses and employees are pushing forward with flexible working, an expert has noted workers are struggling to connect with each other.

Businesses looking for initiative in work experience staff

Organisations in the UK are looking to hire young workers with initiative and the ability to understand the company.

Workers spending less time at work than previous generations

Employees spend less time in work than the previous generation of workers.

Employee dissatisfaction continues to rise

Rates of pay, promotion processes and a lack of career development are leading to a rise in the number of disgruntled UK employees.

Banks 'holding back British business'

A lack of lending from UK banks is leading to a slowdown in business growth in the UK.

Businesses urged to publish alcohol policies

Firms in the UK have been encouraged to implement clear alcohol policies when offering new roles.

One in five apprenticeships last just six months

A report from the NAO has called into question the value of apprenticeship schemes in the UK.