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The majority of female-dominated jobs have a gender pay gap that favours men, an analysis of Office for National Statistics data finds.
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Three of the UK’s biggest health unions are urging the government to hold direct NHS pay talks and ignore the advice of an independent panel.
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The Walt Disney Company will fork out $43.3 million as it settles a gender pay lawsuit concerning around 9,000 women.
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Walmart cuts many of its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives following pressure from conservative activists.
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Job creation and losses
Vauxhall plans to close Luton plant, relocating some jobs
by Rob Mossby Rob MossVauxhall-owner Stellantis plans to close Luton plant putting 1,100 jobs at risk, although some roles could transfer to Ellesmere Port.
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A Supreme Court hearing which will determine the definition of a woman begins today (26 November).
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Government unveils biggest reforms to employment support for a generation with the publication of its Get Britain Working white paper.
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Around one in five (21%) of the UK’s frontline staff are doing the bare minimum at work, new research finds.
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Sexual harassment
Working well together: Preventing sexual harassment (online masterclass)
by Rob Mossby Rob MossON-DEMAND | Watch our online masterclass looking at preventing sexual harassment in the workplace, in association with Make UK.
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NHS bosses who stop whistleblowers from speaking out could lose their jobs or be barred from working in the health service altogether.
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The High Pay Centre is calling for legislation to be strengthened on capping executive pay after a survey revealed most would support this.
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Job creation and losses
CBI: Budget impact will lead to drop in hiring
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherThe impact of budget tax rises will make it more difficult for employers to hire, according to industry body CBI.
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Employment law
RPC warns of lower pay and fewer jobs under Employment Rights Bill
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherSome of the government’s impact assessments of the Employment Rights Bill were ‘not fit for purpose’ and the policies could lead to lower wages and fewer jobs. According to a …
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Hybrid working
Workers leaving businesses who demand five days in office
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherStrict return to office mandates are pushing workers to look for new jobs, according to research from International Workplace Group.
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Employee engagement
Tackling the double-sided engagement problem with AIÂ
by Steven Frostby Steven FrostArtificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to boost employee engagement levels by eliminating the ‘survey crunch’.