Work is the third biggest source of stress for employees in the UK, behind lack of sleep and money worries, new research from Ciphr reveals.
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Former Mitie employee criticised for being “very emotional and tearful” during pregnancy wins compensation boost totalling £350,000.
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Two in three (64%) professional service companies have stopped advertising fully remote roles, while nearly one in four (23%) have increased employee office days in the past 12 months.
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The Body Shop’s remaining stores rescued from administration after reports in February that its UK 200 sites were at risk of closure.
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One in three small and medium-sized companies believe artificial intelligence could positively transform workplaces, according to a global study.
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The rate of UK unemployment has dropped to 4.1% this quarter, data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed.
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Asda extends its internship provision for those with learning disabilities to more than 70 students across 11 UK stores.
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Home Office errors relating to pay rates for skilled workers could lead to costly overpayments for those recruiting overseas talent.
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A new law which was expected to give people the right to request predictable working hours has been ditched.
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The Low Pay Commission prepares to reduce the pay gap between 18-20-year-olds and those aged 21 and over as part of its new government remit.
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Local government staff in England and Wales are voting on whether to take strike action over pay in a six-week balloting process.
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Stafforce is opening seven new sites as part of its UK expansion plans, which it describes as “making a significant investment in its future”.
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Young employees are causing problems in the workplace, with seven in 10 employers admitting they struggle to manage them.
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Collaborative working will help achieve “the win-win of greater productivity and a fairer working environment for staff”, according to ministers.
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Hays highlights hesitancy in the UK hiring market for the year ending June 2024 as it revealed its annual profits dropped by 92%.