Three major government departments are making good progress in building their capabilities and leadership skills after reviews of how they operate were published.

The chairman of retailer John Lewis has called on employers to clearly define their skills shortages so they can get the most out of government funding.

Private sector employers could face an equal pay headache following a landmark Court of Appeal decision, legal experts have warned.

A security analyst has warned HR directors they are "under threat" from computer hackers hunting for employee data, after unearthing a huge operation.

Employers are flouting the law by asking recruitment agencies to screen out women of childbearing age, and it is up to agencies to stop the practice, according to the new head of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC).

The number of women in top management posts in the senior Civil Service has fallen for the past three years, despite government diversity targets being set four years ago.

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