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Categories: Working life | Equality & diversity
The default retirement age (DRA) is to be scrapped and will no longer be applicable from October 2011, the government has announced.
Categories: People management | Pay & reward
McDonald's new voluntary benefits scheme for employees has proved hugely popular since it was set up three months ago, with 60% of UK staff members signing up.
Categories: Working life | Learning & development
The UK needs to radically reform its education and skills system if it is to remain competitive with other countries, according to the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES).
Categories: Working life | Health & wellbeing
The Cycle to Work Alliance is being launched with the aim of helping workers achieve healthier lifestyles.
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Conflict in the workplace erodes team morale and creates difficult work environments. But dialogue, communication and the use of moderators can stop grievances escalating, says Karen Higginbottom
Dodgy behaviour at work is not just about swearing or bullying. Subtler forms can be just as harmful but harder to deal with. Pepi Sappal looks at how to put a cap on Facebook time-wasters and banish those annoying Monday sickies
With hours of each week dedicated to meetings, why do so many fail to achieve their objectives? Robert Munro looks at ways to improve results and reduce the boredom threshold to make your daily schedule as productive as possible
How to negotiate Know your opponent, be sure of your goals and keep calm in order to crack the skill of negotiation, says Scott Beagrie
Our experts argue whether it's ok to use information found on social networking sites in the recruitment process
When you take on a new job, speaking your mind can produce results, but it’s not always wise. Make sure you’re on top of the facts before challenging senior colleagues, says Laura Johnson
