The new Labour party’s manifesto for the 2024 general election included a commitment to make “flexible working the default from day one for all workers, except where it is not reasonably feasible”.
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Sep
2024
Nowadays most people have at least one social media account. Whether it’s Facebook or TikTok, X, or LinkedIn, most adults have an online presence.
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It is estimated that in the UK in 2023 some 16 million people were disabled, including 23% of working adults.
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Aug
The practice of fire and rehire which involves dismissing and re-engaging employees , has received a lot of negative press in recent years.
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Jul
Current data points to us having the worst of all worlds: low productivity, talent shortages in key occupations, rising unemployment, and a skills mismatch which means individuals are unemployed despite the labour shortages.
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The country’s economic outlook continues to improve, but many companies and employees are still under pressure due to high inflation and the resulting cost of living crisis.
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Jun
I recently returned from the 112th Session of the International Labour Organisation’s International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva which I had the privilege of attending with the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), in order to represent UK employers on this global stage.
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June has been a month of dreary wet weather. Luckily, the vibrant colours and messages of acceptance for the LGBTQ+ community have been something to celebrate, despite the weather!
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Recent leaks appear to suggest that the Labour Party’s proposed ‘New Deal for Working People’ will be somewhat diluted and/or delayed, when compared to the original proposals.
May
The new Government guide in collaboration with the CIPD aims to give employers the confidence to recruit its workforce from a wider range of people including those who may have been overlooked in the past as a problem rather than an asset.
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Apr
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