Flexible working

Three in 10 employees have seen an increase in working from home, Acas has said as it publishes its flexible working code of practice.

Research suggests people who work from home are less likely to get pay rises and promotions, with men more likely to be penalised.

Personnel Today provides an HR checklist of things to do in April 2024, as new employment laws come into force in the UK.

As more companies pursue return to office policies, Gartner's Caitlin Duffy answers questions about the implications for productivity, talent retention, leadership and collaboration.

Employment tribunal finds that it is not sex discrimination for the London Underground to require a female employee to work Saturdays.

Take part in our survey, in association with Savills, on the role of HR in real estate decision-making

Staff at the ONS are being balloted for strike action and action short of a strike over office return plans.

The organisers of a successful four-day week trial are hoping employers will try '4ugust' for themselves this summer.

Office attendance is best built through culture, not by imposing harsh measures and monitoring on workers.

The return to the office is likely to stall moves to boost female participation at the highest levels of companies.

Flexible working changes 2024: How can HR prepare for changes to flexible working legislation coming into force in April?

The new policy will come into operation in September. It affects head office workers in London, Nottingham and Weybridge and reverses the retailer’s previous policy.

Last month's FAQs focus on upcoming law changes in April including carer's leave, irregular hours holiday pay, and flexible working.

How should employers prepare for the new right to unpaid carer's leave, which comes into force in April 2024?

Most of the organisations that took part in a 61-company, six-month trial in the UK of the four-day week, have...