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Workers in the UK put in £33.6 billion worth of unpaid overtime a year

Pay and Reward

1 March 2017

28 February 2017

Barclays – lower conduct costs, bigger profits

Barclays has announced a rise in full year profits to £3.2 billion, from £1.1 billion in 2015. Much of this rise was down to lower...

28 February 2017

Bereavement leave: How long is long enough?

Recent news revealed that Facebook has doubled its bereavement leave policy for employees. The new policy entitles bereaved staff members to 20 days paid leave,...

27 February 2017

European employees “hugely optimistic” about 2017

2016 was a turbulent year politically and economically. Despite that, employees across Europe are overwhelmingly positive that their businesses will succeed in 2017. Comment from...

27 February 2017

Employees with physical conditions also require mental health support

Employees who initially present with physical health conditions need support for mental health and emotional problems in practically all cases. Comment from Christine Husbands, managing...

26 February 2017

Government green paper on pension “does nothing” says union

The government’s green paper on the security and sustainability of defined benefit pension schemes shows there is no coherent, long-term policy for tackling the challenges...

25 February 2017

Can UK become a leading manufacturer again?

The UK manufacturing sector needs a supply side revolution to continue to occupy a competitive position on the world stage, according to a new report...

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Doris strikes, but remote working still denied to 37 percent

Flexible & Agile Working

24 February 2017

24 February 2017

Piegate – did roly poly goalie deserve the sack?

The recent furore surrounding Sutton United reserve goalkeeper Wayne Shaw has thrown up a few employment law considerations which should be taken into account when...

23 February 2017

New approach needed to support ill and disabled workers

A change of approach is needed in how the UK tackles work-related illness and supports people with health conditions and disabilities who wish to be...

23 February 2017

Response to Government consultation on DB pensions

The DWP has this morning published its consultation on possible reforms to Defined Benefits pension schemes. The paper focuses on four broad areas of possible...

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Average settlements up and pay freezes down for manufacturers

Pay and Reward

22 February 2017

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