We have searched for some tips on retaining staff by keeping them happy and content. Communicating with your employees on a regular basis is vital to understand how they feel and what you can do to improve their work life. 1. Ask your employees for suggestions. Speaking to your team… Read More

How will recruitment unfold in 2011? What is the future for the industry? Recruitment insiders give their predictions for the year ahead. Click here to hear the opinions of: Michelle Gibbs, resourcing advisor, House of Fraser Steve Ingham, CEO, Michael Page Matthew Jeffery, global director of talent brand, Electronic Arts… Read More

HR professions hate Christmas shopping more than any other profession, according to a recent survey. 25,000 shoppers from the UK and Ireland responded to office suppliers Viking Direct’s questionnaire on spending habits over the Christmas period. One fifth of respondents that worked in HR said they “hated” Christmas shopping, and… Read More

One board member in five should be replaced in order to create a more innovative company culture, according to a survey of HR leaders. The international survey of HR decision makers, by Alexander Mann Solutions, also found that one middle manager in eight and one graduate recruit in 10 would… Read More

Leeds, York and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce presented Network Rail’s head of northern estates with results of its survey that showed 63% of businesses do not believe the station acts as a good gateway into Leeds. Ian Williams, director of policy at the Chamber, was joined at the meeting… Read More