Trade unions
NHS pay deal of 6.5-29% to be offered without holiday loss
More than a million nurses and other NHS staff in England will be offered a three-year pay deal worth between...
Union ‘first’ to be recognised by gig economy company
The Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB) has claimed it is the first union in the UK to be...
Corbyn puts jobs and skills at heart of new Labour Brexit policy
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has shifted the party’s stance on Brexit, spelling out how a Government under him would ensure...
Information & consultation
Thomas Cook case reveals what unions must tell employers about industrial action plans
What does a union have to tell its members and the employer about planned industrial action? Nick Chronias explains.
When...
“Worker by default” status proposed in new gig economy Bill
The Work and Pensions Committee and Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee have produced a draft Bill designed to...
Will Trade Union Act minimise strikes in ‘important public services’?
The Trade Union Act introduced rules on balloting for industrial action in important public services that set the bar high...
Employee engagement
How having a dog-friendly office can help your business get ahead
PROMOTED CONTENT | Looking to retain and attract the best young talent? A dog could be the answer. No, really – 42% of...
An employee value proposition for the future of work – is HR ready?
As the ‘war for talent’ intensifies and organisations battle to stay ahead of digital transformation, HR strategies could hold the...
How to maintain company culture in an era of flexible work
If businesses are to accept the benefits of flexibility recommended by the Taylor Review, they need to be aware of...
Industrial action & strikes
University cleaners to strike against outsourcing
University cleaners, porters and receptionists are expected to walk out next month after a near unanimous vote in favour of...
McDonald’s to increase pay following strike
McDonald’s is to award a pay increase to its staff after they staged the first UK strike in the company’s...
Thomas Cook case reveals what unions must tell employers about industrial action plans
What does a union have to tell its members and the employer about planned industrial action? Nick Chronias explains.
When...
