New research has revealed that UK companies are failing to differentiate pay sufficiently for top-performing employees.
The findings demonstrate that there is a clear opportunity for firms to better allocate their resources to attract, motivate and retain their best employees as the state of the market creates more competition for talent.
Employers in the

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Addressing the persistent gender gap in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects has proven to be one of the most pressing academic concerns in recent years.
Biology has been seen as an area which is not affected by gender inequality, as it is the one STEM subject in which female candidates have traditionally

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Scientists at Temple University, Philadelphia, have successfully eliminated the HIV virus from cultured human cells.
Patients affected by HIV-1 have to take medication throughout their lives to ensure they remain healthy because the virus inserts its DNA into its host's DNA. However, researchers have found a way to remove the integrated HIV-1 genes from

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New research reveals more than two-thirds of jobseekers would turn down an offer of employment if their first impression of an organisation is substandard.
This is according to Monster.co.uk, which has published data on the factors influencing interviewees' decisions. The findings could help HR professionals ensure the recruitment process isn't jeopardised by external factors.

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Researchers have identified a molecule that plays a role in exacerbating atherosclerosis and could provide a target for new therapies.
Scientists at the University of Texas (UT) Southwestern Medical Center found that a molecule known as 27HC (27-hydroxycholesterol) promotes the formation of atherosclerotic plaques, which can lead to cardiovascular disease.
Atherosclerosis involves the build-up

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