employees

Long term shift work is linked to impaired brain power, research published in Occupational & Environmental Medicine has found.

Some 60% of construction site workers wrongly believe their employers will pay their salaries and medical benefits in the event of illness or injury. Russ Piper says ignorance is hardly bliss as it could leave them financially vulnerable.

A number of cultural and financial barriers appear set to impede the take-up of the shared parental leave scheme, according to a report by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM).

Over 87% of employees will be looking for a new job in 2014, with over half (52.6%) doing so because they do not trust their boss, research finds.

Three-quarters (73%) of employees say that recognition motivates them to do a better job, research finds.

A global survey of employees reveals that the vast majority of workers do not find their jobs fulfilling without extra reward.

Stress levels among GPs have reached the highest peak since 1998, according to research commissioned by the Department of Health.

Employers need to improve their infrastructure and increase engagement in order to boost the take up of cycle to work schemes.

The UK unemployment rate fell 0.1% in the three months to July to 7.7%, according to the Office for National Statistics.

Benefits packages currently on offer to employees are not fit for purpose and are missing the mark in particular for younger workers, latest research shows.