Many employers are considering the work-life and wellbeing benefits of a four-day week.
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Prime minister Liz Truss’s ambition to make economic growth a top priority won’t be achievable until the government solves the current childcare crisis.
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Few organisations have taken steps to make the four-day week a reality.
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Employees who receive financial incentives also temporarily perform better in tasks they do not receive a bonus for, research has found.
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Last month's most popular HR questions focused on the impact of an extra bank holiday for the Queen's state funeral.
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More than half of the UK's workforce feel they are underpaid – report from recruitment website Indeed
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As employers try to support workers with the rising cost of living, it's crucial to get the basics right around pay.
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Transport for London will extend its free travel perk to cleaners and other contract workers, it has been announced.
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Almost nine in 10 organisations taking part in the four-day week trial are likely to continue with a shorter working week beyond the six-month pilot.
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Fewer employers are promoting support for working parents new research has found, revealing a trend that could be damaging for the career prospects of many women.Â
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Glasgow City Council has announced it will start offering paid leave to employees who miscarry.
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The John Lewis Partnership and its grocery subsidiary Waitrose are planning to offer free food to staff between 3 October and 6 January to help with the cost of living.
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With many employers testing a four-day working week, Eugene Farrell argues that it is vital occupational health practitioners provide clarity...
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The fallout from the pandemic has continued to fuel demand for mental health support, including counselling, a survey has found.
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Atom Bank has seen positive four-day week results, including increased staff retention and productivity.