What is the conversation that you are avoiding?
Imagine the last time that you avoided speaking up at a meeting, or you failed to follow up with a co-worker who had dropped the ball. What was the story you told yourself as to why you didn’t speak up? What did your silence cost you? Silence is expensive Silence is more likely than an […]
Tom Copsey – Tackling the Skills Gap through Social Value and Inclusive Upskilling
In today’s workplace, the relationship between upskilling and social value has never been so important. Social value, which is a reflection of a company’s commitment to positive social impact, has become a useful tool in addressing the skills gap and other pressing issues facing the workforce. Social value initiatives have proven to be an effective […]
Clarks reduces 1,200 jobs following a ‘year-of-transition’
Clarks, a shoe retailer, has laid off more than 1200 employees after its sales fell by nearly PS100 million during the most recent financial period. The company filed new accounts at Companies House, which show that its workforce fell from 7,413 employees to 6,161 during the same time period. It also posted a loss before […]
The Government Launches a ‘Landmark’ Review of Parental Leave
The Government has launched a review it calls “landmark”, including the minimum statutory pay and parental leave that employers must offer. The government was asked to undertake the review in May, by academics, charities and unions. This follows harsh criticisms from MPs last week, who claimed that the system is “fundamentally flawed”. The review will […]
Eight out of ten senior NHS managers are black or minority ethnic.
According to NHS figures, one in eight senior managers are of black and minorities ethnicity (BME) background. The 2024 NHS Workforce Race Equality Standard showed that 12,7% of the staff at very senior managers level were from this background – an increase from 1 in 9 (11.2%) from 2023. NHS England reported that this represents […]
Immigration reform is a priority for the government
The government is now introducing new immigration reforms outlined in its whitepaper. These restrictions will come into effect in three weeks. 111 occupations are no longer eligible for sponsorship under new rules that will be presented to parliament. The government will introduce a temporary shortage list, which is time-limited, for jobs below the degree level […]
Are you ready to report on the pay gap between ethnicity and disability? (webinar)
Thursday, 17 July 2025 at 11:00am BST In July 2024, the government plans to introduce legislation requiring mandatory reporting of ethnicity and disability pay. The government is currently collating the responses to its consultation regarding how to best implement these measures. In association with Employee Benefits live, this webinar by Personnel Today explores what employers […]
Three Things To Consider Before Outsourcing Your PPC To Experts
Managing PPC (pay-per-click) campaigns can be overwhelming. You start with high hopes, maybe even a well-intentioned Google Ads tutorial or two, and then suddenly you’re knee-deep in CTRs, CPCs, A/B testing, and an ad budget that seems to be evaporating fast. That’s probably why you’ve started wondering if it’s time to hand over the reins […]
Fairway and Embark named among the Top 100 Best Workplaces in the UK for Wellbeing
West Midlands care businesses Fairway Healthcare and Embark Learning have been named in the 2025 UK’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing alongside well-known organisations including Hilton, Aviva and Booking.com. The UK’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing rankings recognise organisations that have succeeded in helping their employees to experience high levels of wellbeing in their workplace. To compile the prestigious list, Great Place To […]
Government publishes ‘roadmap’ for Employment Rights Bill
The government has published an ‘implementation roadmap’ for the Employment Rights Bill, confirming that, once the Bill has made it onto the Statute Book, significant changes will arrive from as soon as April next year. The document confirms that the government intends to introduce sick pay for 1.3 million of the lowest earners and day […]