The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill has received Royal Assent, giving millions of people the right to request flexible working arrangements from their first day of employment. The new rules include...
Read moreDetailsThe British Veterinary Association (BVA) has introduced a menopause hub in a bid to support workers and boost staff retention. Launched this week, the hub is part of the...
Read moreDetailsPortico has gained living wage accreditation, meaning its Portsmouth, UK based workforce will receive a minimum pay rate of £10.90 an hour. Owned by Portsmouth City Council, the cargo...
Read moreDetailsWhile the law is very clear on the rights employees have to time off and pay when a child is born, it is a bit more fluid when it...
Read moreDetailsEmployers and employees might both gain from using an intermediary to source employee benefits, according to Grid. The industry body for the group risk sector warns that keeping up...
Read moreDetailsJoe Wicks has entered the employee benefits market with the launch of The Body Coach for Work. The digital-first fitness app, which was first introduced to consumers in 2020,...
Read moreDetailsMedian basic pay awards in the second quarter of this year were once again worth 6%, new data has confirmed. The figures from XpertHR revealed that in the three...
Read moreDetailsThe Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill is expected to receive royal assent within the week, moving a step closer to becoming UK law. Having passed its final stage in...
Read moreDetailsMost employers that have gained living wage accreditation are reaping the rewards in terms of recruitment and reputation, according to new research. The study, carried out by Cardiff Business...
Read moreDetailsEmployers should introduce support for working carers before the Carer’s Leave Act 2023 comes into effect next year, according to Towergate Health and Protection. The health and wellbeing provider...
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