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Bearers of bad news: what HR needs to know about insolvency

With so much economic strife on our doorstep HR leaders will have to take a deep breath and confront the difficult issue of company insolvency.

Employers face £10k fine for failing to enforce self-isolation

Employers in England face fines of up to £10,000 if they fail to prevent workers who should be self-isolating from...

Could Covid-19 be the catalyst to get more women into STEM?

There's never been a better time to signpost potential career opportunities for women in science and technology.

Pandemic drives jobseekers to favour socially conscious employers

Employees are turning towards more socially conscious employers as the pandemic changes their expectations around their careers.
According to a...

Why the time is right to consider staff volunteering schemes

Good employers should take note of the increased interest in voluntary work, driven by the community spirit the early stages...

Thousands of redundanices planned at Shell, TSB and Disney

Thousands more job losses are expected at Royal Dutch Shell, Greggs, TSB and Disney in response to changing in demand...

Government announces £2.5bn lifelong learning package

The government has announced plans to offer adults without an A-level or equivalent a free college course to boost their...

Firm alleged to have abused furlough faces tribunal claim

Unite has described a tribunal case launched today as “a wake-up call” for employers that have fraudulently claimed funds from...

Police union sparks U-turn on officers using NHS Covid-19 app

The union representing police officers is encouraging officers to download and use the NHS Track and Trace app after a...

Brexit: MAC warns of ‘stark consequences’ in social care

Senior care worker and nursing assistant roles should be added to the shortage occupation lists to relieve pressure when freedom...

Could a scholarship help you achieve your people goals?

Offering a scholarship is not just for universities and other educational institutions, it could be a way to fulfil some...

Uber wins London safety case as employment status verdict nears

Uber has won the right to continue operating in London because of its safety improvements.

Job Support Scheme vs Germany’s Kurzarbeit

In the run-up to Rishi Sunak’s announcement of the Job Support Scheme, speculation was rife that the UK was looking...

Bearers of bad news: what HR needs to know about insolvency

With so much economic strife on our doorstep HR leaders will have to take a deep breath and confront the difficult issue of company insolvency.

Employers face £10k fine for failing to enforce self-isolation

Employers in England face fines of up to £10,000 if they fail to prevent workers who should be self-isolating from...

Could Covid-19 be the catalyst to get more women into STEM?

There's never been a better time to signpost potential career opportunities for women in science and technology.

We cannot delay IR35 reforms any further, government says

There should be no further delay in addressing the long-standing ‘unfairness’ of contractors paying less tax than employees in situations...

IR35 changes will go ahead in April 2021

The changes to off-payroll working rules in the private sector, known as IR35, will go ahead in April 2021 after...

CIPD Festival of Work: Not all gig economy work is bad

Drawing narrow comparisons between ‘good’ and ‘bad’ types of work does nothing to help precarious workers, according to a panel...

Understand how IR35 affects employers

Brexit: MAC warns of ‘stark consequences’ in social care

Senior care worker and nursing assistant roles should be added to the shortage occupation lists to relieve pressure when freedom...

No ‘cooling off period’ for skilled workers relocating to the UK

New guidance for employers that wish to recruit workers from abroad from next year has been published, but the long-awaited...

EU immigration: two fifths of firms won’t reallocate roles to Britons

Nine out of 10 UK businesses believe the recruitment of EU nationals plays an important role in their UK operations,...

Facing an annual leave backlog? Employers’ questions answered

After the government’s announcement this week that stricter coronavirus restrictions could be in place for a further six months –...

Self-isolation, testing and SSP: employers’ questions answered

The UK may be on the cusp of a second coronavirus wave. Results from a population based study suggested the...

Is it really the end of the office?

Employees’ desire to continue working from home has prompted many firms to consider whether the office is truly necessary. But,...

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Brexit: MAC warns of ‘stark consequences’ in social care

Senior care worker and nursing assistant roles should be added to the shortage occupation lists to relieve pressure when freedom...

EU immigration: two fifths of firms won’t reallocate roles to Britons

Nine out of 10 UK businesses believe the recruitment of EU nationals plays an important role in their UK operations,...

One in five employers cut pay in response to pandemic

Almost a fifth (18%) of organisations have had to cut pay because of the pressures brought by the pandemic, while...

Government announces £2.5bn lifelong learning package

The government has announced plans to offer adults without an A-level or equivalent a free college course to boost their...

Is the graduate jobs market as bleak as the headlines suggest?

The class of 2020 is facing one of the most challenging jobs markets ever experienced, with reports suggesting graduate schemes...

BT Group and Firebrand in virtual apprenticeship push

BT Group has revealed how it managed to continue its 4,500-strong apprenticeship scheme at full tilt during lockdown, with 64 achieving certification in digital skills.

CMI chief: Return to office could create two-tier workforce

Pushing people back into the office risks creating a two-tier system where ‘white middle-aged males’ are making important decisions, Chartered...

Take-up of shared parental leave still ‘exceptionally low’

Although the use of shared parental leave increased by 23 percentage points last year only 13,100 couples applied to use the scheme.

UK banks increase number of female board members

The proportion of women employed on the boards of banks in the UK has risen 9% since 2015, compared with a 2% increase in Europe.

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Bearers of bad news: what HR needs to know about insolvency

With so much economic strife on our doorstep HR leaders will have to take a deep breath and confront the difficult issue of company insolvency.

Employers face £10k fine for failing to enforce self-isolation

Employers in England face fines of up to £10,000 if they fail to prevent workers who should be self-isolating from...

Could Covid-19 be the catalyst to get more women into STEM?

There's never been a better time to signpost potential career opportunities for women in science and technology.

Employee Benefits Reset online series to explore latest HR insights

Employee Benefits Reset online series, which will take place 5 October to 16 October 2020, will play host to a...

The emerging people strategy and what it means for HR (webinar)

ON-DEMAND | This webinar, in association with Sage People looks at how HR leaders are adapting in this new world. What does it mean for managing workforces today? What are the most pressing issues for people leaders now and tomorrow?