Following media stories this week on how leading employers are implementing AWR, the REC has underlined the variety of ways that businesses can build flexibility into their workforce. Options such as the ‘Swedish Derogation’ model do not provide ‘get-out clauses’ but rather legitimate new supply methods. The key is...

One million Britons experienced workplace violence in the last two years, while millions more were subjected to intimidation, humiliation and rudeness, new research has shown. Surprisingly, managers and professionals in well-paid full-time jobs are among the groups most at risk. The study by Cardiff and Plymouth Universities also shows...

Now in its third successful year, the 23rd November 2011 celebrates National Freelancers Day. National Freelancers Day offers up a number of different events, ranging from lectures, quizzes and webinars for those wanting to shape their business and who are interested in the freelance way of working. The centrepiece...

Shares have jumped after eurozone leaders agreed a deal that they say will help resolve the debt crisis.   The eurozone agreed a deal on expanding the bailout fund and banks taking losses on Greek debt in exchange for recapitalisation.   Leaders from all 27 European Union nations have finally thrashed...

The US economy grew at an annualised rate of 2.5% in the third quarter of this year, according to figures from the US commerce department.   The published figure was in line with expectations and an improvement on growth in the second quarter of the year of 1.3 percent. Overall...