The omission of workplace achievements on CVs is letting down job applicants, it has been suggested.According to a study conducted by iProfile.org, 73 per cent of employers questioned reported they have rejected candidates because of their failure to include relevant achievements on their CV.In addition, over half (51 per cent) said that were applicants to [...]

The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has welcomed the newly announced equalities bill but has said that more must be done.According to the industry body, in addition to updating discrimination law, the government must promote the "strong business case" for diversity if significant progress is to be made.The bill aims to simplify legislation [...]

Older workers are experiencing discrimination in the employment market, the findings of a recent study indicate.A survey of MPs conducted by The Age and Employment Network (TAEN) found that, of those questioned, 60 per cent reported that their constituents had raised issues with them concerning direct or indirect discrimination.Meanwhile, 39 per cent of MPs said [...]

The owners of small firms in the UK are struggling to achieve a work-life balance due to the long hours they work, it has been suggested.According to figures produced by Alliance & Leicester Commercial Bank, nearly a quarter (22 per cent) of such people stated they work late into the night, spending 50 hours more [...]

An MP has made a plea to reduce the number of young people killed in workplace accidents through the integration of health and safety courses into the National Curriculum.During a recent event at the House of Commons, which is being supported by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), Michael Clapham, MP for Barnsley [...]

The smoking ban, which came into effect in England on July 1st 2007, has had a positive effect on workplaces, employees have said.According to a poll conducted by Monster, 62 per cent of staff members claimed that the ban has improved their work environments.However, it was also discovered that 34 per cent of workers believe [...]

A significant number of employers in the UK are turning to foreign workers in order to address the current skills shortage, new research suggests.Produced by Manpower, the study found that 20 per cent of organisations surveyed are welcoming foreign labour to fill talent gaps.Meanwhile, over half (53 per cent) of British workers questioned said [...]

Small companies in the UK can benefit from using VoIP as opposed to traditional telecoms services, according to one industry practitioner.Vincent Potier, managing director of Vonage, stated that big telecoms firms can exploit businesses.He went on to say that some organisations, even if they are aware of the cost savings using VoIP can incur, are [...]

Business leaders in the UK have been advised to keep their nerve despite the ongoing economic problems being seen across the globe.A new report produced by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) suggests that firms that seize opportunities to recruit, train and reward staff – despite the more difficult circumstances – are likely [...]

During difficult economic times, firms would do well to invest in graduates, an expert has suggested.According to Paul Farrer, chairman of pfj, doing so helps to create a loyal workforce, which in turn has benefits in the long-run.He stated: "Any company with a long-term strategy that actually believes in investing in its business is exactly [...]