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The Labour government has come under increased scrutiny for placing constraints on businesses, despite its plans for growth. What lies ahead for IR35, single worker status and contractor employment?
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Family-friendly working
Why 2025 is ‘make or break’ for your working families (webinar)
by Rob Mossby Rob MossON-DEMAND | Watch our webinar on the key trends among working parents and carers and how employers can respond.
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The average annual salary in the UK hit a record high in January, according to the latest figures from job matching platform Adzuna.
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Retirement
Law firm discriminated against partner with compulsory retirement policy
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherA law firm discriminated against a senior partner through a mandatory retirement policy, a tribunal has found.
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Equality, diversity and inclusion
Fifth of Britons agree with scaling back on DEI
by Rob Mossby Rob MossHalf of Britons believe it would be ‘bad’ if UK companies followed US businesses in scaling back commitments on DEI, but a fifth disagree.Â
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While the pandemic brought many positive changes to the world of work, it has also led many employees to lose their sense of structure and routine.
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More than two-thirds of hospitality businesses will reduce their staffing levels due to an increase in employer national insurance that comes in in April.
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US government workers have been asked to list their accomplishments for the past week or resign as part of a new efficiency drive led by Elon Musk.
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With Ramadan approaching, Stephen Simpson provides a five-point checklist for employers on how to support employees observing religious festivals.
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There was a significant increase in active job postings in January – the first time that job postings have risen since June 2024.
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Health secretary Wes Streeting has called a decision by the General Medical Council to erase the disciplinary record of doctors who have changed gender ‘extremely concerning’.
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The link between physical attractiveness and perceptions of ability in the workplace gets a lingering glance in our latest lighthearted take on the HR world.
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This week has seen further major companies – Citigroup and KPMG – abandon their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in the US.
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Our first round-up of movers and shakers in 2025 includes significant appointments at Mastercard, The HR Department and Estée Lauder.
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The UK is likely to offer a youth mobility scheme, as the government looks to reset relations with the EU.