Digital technology is quickly becoming a priority for many UK businesses. With changing customer behaviours and digital disruption, a growing number of businesses are looking for new ways to maintain…
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In 2020 only, the 75th anniversary of VE Day (Victory in Europe Day) will become a bank holiday instead of the usual early May bank holiday. This will enable as…
The once traditional Monday to Friday, 9 to 5, is now only the norm for a minority of people. As both employers and workers look for more flexible alternatives, the…
A record number of workers in the UK are being paid less than the National Minimum Wage (NMW), according to a report by the Low Pay Commission (LPC). Most people…
Whatever the size of the business, a small start-up to a large well-established organisation, a human resources strategy forms the basis of everything in HR. It creates a robust, relevant…
All but essential travel to the region of China hit by the coronavirus outbreak should be cancelled or postponed, advises the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Employers are urged to cancel…
Balancing both compliance with employment law, and effective absence management at work can be a minefield for managers. Absence and employee mental health With the number of reported mental health…
Journalist and presenter Samira Ahmed won her equal pay claim against the BBC in a landmark case that could open the floodgates to similar claims from other staff. An employment tribunal unanimously…
The government has confirmed it will raise the National Insurance threshold to £9,500 in 2020. The National Living Wage has also been increased by 6.2%. The new rates are below….
The number of people experiencing ill-health and injury in workplaces across the UK remains too high, according to the HSE’s latest statistics. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has released…
