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As of the end of 2023, 542 businesses had transferred ownership to employees via EOTs, up from 428 the previous year
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The UK-wide pilot is part of a new randomised control trial designed to evaluate the value of providing HR consultancy support to small and medium-sized enterprises.
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Modern slavery
Why businesses must take heed of McDonald’s slavery case
by Yash Dubalby Yash DubalNews that a branch of McDonald’s and a UK supermarket bread supplier unwittingly employed victims of slavery should serve as a warning to anyone recruiting from overseas.
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Sex discrimination
Worker wins £51k after colleagues used sexist language
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherAn employee of a whisky investment company won her claim for sex discrimination after colleagues used sexist language at work.
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UK lags behind Spain, France, Germany, Iceland, Japan and Norway when it comes to work-life balance.
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51% of workers say they would not feel safe disclosing illegal activities by their company
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How can organisations build ‘social movements’ to create impact and boost engagement?
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A number of questions and clarifications remain on what the upcoming Employment Rights Bill will mean in practice.
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Productivity
Presence and productivity: does office time really make a difference?
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherDoes being in the office mean productivity is higher, or can employees achieve better outputs at home?
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Learning & development
UK employers lack confidence in skills initiatives
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherUK employers have lost confidence in government skills initiatives, according to research from O’Reilly.
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Learning & development
Addressing the widening skills gaps in mid-sized organisations (webinar)
by Rob Mossby Rob MossON-DEMAND | Watch our webinar on how L&D teams can manage rich learning resources to boost productivity and foster employee engagement.
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Salary sacrifice schemes offer employees the chance to save between 30% and 60% on electric vehicles by paying for them through a pre-tax salary arrangement.
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Constructive dismissal
Police sergeant awarded £1.1m after ban on ‘side hustle’
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherA police sergeant has been awarded £1.1 million by the employment tribunal for constructive dismissal and disability discrimination after she was banned from running a ‘side hustle’. Katrina Hibbert, a …
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Freelance workers
Translators withdraw services amid worker status claim
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherA group of court interpreters and translators has withdrawn services at Chelmsford Crown Court, protesting against freelance pay and working conditions.
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Latest News
Solving Employee Benefit Challenges with the Tap of a Card
by Katrina Cruzby Katrina CruzRegardless of their role in a business, employees should receive benefits that truly matter to them. This is common knowledge. Every individual has unique needs, and by offering flexible benefits …