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Most employees (60%) are not expecting a Christmas bonus, while just 8% anticipate a bigger payout this year.
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Wages are growing at a faster pace than anticipated after a slow year, according to data released today (17 December).
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The CIPD calls for the government to engage in meaningful consultation to avoid negative outcomes from the Employment Rights Bill.
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How can net migration be reduced, as the government wants, while addressing UK skills shortages?
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European executive incentive programmes are increasingly being linked to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) metrics.
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Baby products business Mothercare created a “sham” redundancy to sack an employee who took maternity leave.
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Mergers and acquisitions
Royal Mail takeover approved, staff to receive dividend
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherThe government has approved the takeover of Royal Mail’s parent company to Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky.
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TalkTalk is cutting hundreds of jobs in an attempt to save more than £120 million as part of a “radical” restructuring plan.
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Retail companies are recruiting young store assistants without basic employment rights for seasonal work, an investigation by the Observer has alleged.
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Calculations for holiday entitlement and pay could change for companies whose holiday year starts from January 2025.
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Boohoo Group is expected to axe 200 jobs as part of a redundancy programme as it cuts back on spending across the company.
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The number of employer-organised Christmas parties are rising in London, with three in four (75%) of office workers planning to attend one.
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Sexual harassment
Woman settles in Christmas party sexual harassment case
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherA woman has settled a case of alleged sexual harassment at a work Christmas dinner.
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Employers of seasonal workers need to be well versed in the proposals of the Employment Rights Bill, which if misunderstood or ignored could lead to tribunal proceedings and reputational damage.
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HSBC has lost an appeal against a court decision to reinstate a tribunal claim that alleged it discriminated against a candidate for a senior sales position.