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The gender pay gap in the UK is a "multi-faceted" issue and therefore there is no one quick fix that can resolve the situation, it has been claimed. Steve Williams, head of equality at ACAS, said there are many issues at play in the pay gap - such as ingrained attitudes in the workplace, different priorities..

A new, flexible framework for education is needed to ensure children from disadvantaged backgrounds do not miss out in the long run, it has been claimed. Jamie O'Connell, marketing director of the Student Room website which is part of Acumen PI, said bespoke teaching is not something which is likely..

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has warned companies of the dangers of pay freezes and job cuts in order to boost their bottom line. TUC general secretary Brendan Barber said it is an inevitable fact that many Brits will not see an increase in their salary in 2010. However, firms should be aware of..

Workers should "fight back" against businesses that expect them to carry out unpaid overtime and that have increased workloads as a result of the economic downturn, it has been claimed. Carolyn Jones, director of the Institute of Employment Rights, said employees should check their rights and stand..

The economy will recover in time and businesses will get back to normal within a few years, one economic expert has claimed. Tony Dolphin, senior economist for the Institute for Public Policy Research, said although growth is likely to be weak in 2010, normality will eventually return and in a few years'..

The UK workforce is polarising into two groups - elite workers and those who lack the skills to function, it has been claimed. Gillian Fox, HR director at Friends Provident, said that by 2020, it is likely there will be a growing group of workers who lack the flexibility and training to function well..

Individuals working from home can be more productive than their office-based counterparts, it has been claimed. Mark Lewis, senior Europe, Middle East and Africa director of marketing and alliances at Riverbed, said business culture is now the greatest obstacle to getting the most out of staff. He..

Volunteering could have a positive impact on workers and in turn could help businesses improve staff morale, it has been claimed. Mike Locke, director of public affairs at Volunteering England - the national development agency for volunteering - said those who volunteer can learn new skills and gain..

Businesses need access to affordable finance if they are to create jobs and grow following the end of the recession, it has been claimed. John Wright, national chairman of the Federation of Small Businesses, said funds must be made available to firms and the government needs to step in to ensure that..

UK companies could boost the wellbeing of their workers by allowing them to use flexi-time to manage their work-life balance more effectively, it has been claimed. A spokesman from the Trade Unions Congress press office said flexible working patterns could allow people to get less stressed about their..