Calls for statutory miscarriage bereavement leave in Employment Rights Bill
The Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) has called for a change in UK employment law to include statutory bereavement leave for women and partners who experience pregnancy loss before 24 weeks. WEC Chair Sarah Owen announced the Committee’s intention to propose amendments to the Government’s Employment Rights Bill, urging Ministers to support the changes. According […]
David Lloyd: The five pillars of AI-driven HR transformation
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the business world, and HR departments are no exception, in fact they likely have one of the most critical leadership roles at the table when considering the impacts of literacy and change management. While the potential of AI to revolutionise HR is undeniable, for the time being many organisations […]
St John Ambulance declares the year 2025 as the Year of Holistic Workplace Health
St John Ambulance warns organisations against outdated first aid methods St John Ambulance, the leading English first aid charity, has declared 2025 to be the year of holistic work place health. The charity warns that employers must address outdated first aid practices in the workplace if they want to protect their workers. Employers are being […]
Access to Work: Fixing Failures and Supporting Vulnerable Workers is Essential for GB’s Growth Prospects
Access to Work: Fixing Failures and Supporting Vulnerable Workers is Essential for GB’s Growth Prospects Barbara Wilson, Founder and Director at Working With Cancer The Access to Work Scheme is a crucial government initiative that supports those who have a physical or mental health condition, or disability in the workplace. However, the backlog in applications […]
As the number of applicants grows, so do hiring challenges.
New data from LinkedIn shows that both employers and candidates have expressed concern about the increasing difficulty of recruitment. According to a study by professional networking platform, while 61% of UK workers plan to seek new jobs in 2025 and 54% of job seekers and 79% HR professionals think the hiring process is more difficult […]
MPs say the number of cases for bereavement leave in miscarriage cases is ‘overwhelming.
MPs are introducing an amendment to the Employment Rights Bill that will include statutory leave of bereavement for women who have miscarried. The Women and Equalities Committee published a report today that says the law needs to be amended in order to align it with the existing provisions for babies who die after 24 weeks. […]
As culture changes, employers are embracing a relaxed dress code.
According to Brightmine’s research, only a small percentage of employers enforce strict dress codes. According to the company, between 2018 and 2024 the percentage of companies that enforce dress codes through employee contracts has dropped from 30% to only 4.3%. In 2018, only 17.2% of employers had informal expectations and 55.8% now have them. Relaxed […]
Why 2025 will be a defining year for your families’ working lives (webinar).
Leading employers want to ensure that their employee experience is as competitive as possible in 2025. In addition, they are navigating the landscape of budget control. Can family-friendly benefits unlock both engagement and cost saving? Bright Horizons’ latest research, published in January 2025 reveals compelling and clear trends. Randomly selected UK working parents, and carers […]
Prison officer recruitment process ‘not fit for purpose’
The recruitment process for prison officers is ‘simply not fit for purpose’, with candidates routinely being hired over Zoom, according to the national chair of the Prison Officers’ Association. Mark Fairhurst told the House of Lords justice and home affairs committee that officers were often recruited without meeting them face-to-face, and then given insufficient training […]
How to Negotiate Relocation Offers with an Employer
One thing is for sure, whether you’re moving to the next city or crossing borders. Relocation can be expensive. Your company should provide financial support to you during a transition, whether it is renting temporary housing or using removal services. How can you negotiate the best relocation package for your needs? We have the answer. […]