Employers should base their menopause policies on data-driven evidence
As workplace menopause is becoming more prominent through the Employment Rights Bill, and as the number of tribunal cases that reference menopause increases, employers should verify the data on which they base their menopause-friendly policy. The Open University published an independent report that it describes as the “most comprehensive review of evidence on menopause at […]
Port Talbot starts construction of its furnace, creating 5,000 jobs
The construction of Tata Steel’s electric arc-furnace at Port Talbot Steelworks began today. This has created around 5,000 new jobs. The project will begin construction today with the help of Jonathan Reynolds, Wales Secretary Jo Stevens and Natarajan Chandrasekaran, chairman of Tata Group. Labour, 10 weeks after assuming power, agreed to a grant of PS500 […]
FMLA 2025: You don’t need to know everything.
Don’t Miss Out on This Information! It Could Cost You Big You think you have FMLA in control? You may be wrong. Register Now: the FMLA for 2025 to get Early Bird Pricing The FMLA is one of most mismanaged federal workplace laws. It’s confusing and constantly changing, with many traps that even HR professionals […]
HR & IT – A future of fusion for everyone’s benefit?
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Calls for whistleblower protection as UK prepares DEI pay gap legislation
Ministers are facing pressure to introduce legal safeguards for whistleblowers who report breaches of upcoming workplace diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) legislation. The call comes days after the announcement that NDA agreements will be made void in case of workplace harassment and discrimination, and follows the government’s announcement of the forthcoming Equality (Race and Disability) […]
Calls for whistleblower protection as UK prepares DEI pay gap legislation
Ministers are facing pressure to introduce legal safeguards for whistleblowers who report breaches of upcoming workplace diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) legislation. The call comes days after the announcement that NDA agreements will be made void in case of workplace harassment and discrimination, and follows the government’s announcement of the forthcoming Equality (Race and Disability) […]
The 10 best payroll companies in the UK in 2025 for small businesses
Payroll management is an important part of running a small business. However, for many, it can be time-consuming and complicated. The average small business spends 2,5 per payroll run. This equates to approximately 30 hours a year. Payroll outsourcing to a reliable firm not only saves you time, but ensures that the payroll is compliant […]
Contact centres in the UK have firmly established hybrid work.
Hybrid work is now an entrenched part of operations across UK contact centres, with a majority of employers anticipating a high proportion of home-based employees will remain through to 2027, according to new research. The latest findings from the 2025 ‘Hybrid Working in the Contact Centre’, carried out by Pitch Market Surveys in collaboration with […]
Contact centres in the UK have firmly established hybrid work.
According to new research, hybrid work has become a standard part of UK contact centres. A majority of employers expect a large proportion of employees to remain at home through 2027. The 2025 “Hybrid Working in the Contact Centre” survey, conducted by Pitch Market Surveys in partnership with The Forum Cnect Wales, and consultancy Spacial […]
Smarter systems: How benefits tech is powering better employee experiences
Drawing on 3,000+ interviews with employers and employees around the world, Benifex’s new global research report, Propel Reward and Benefits, explores how leading organisations are moving faster and imagining more to drive measurable value and impact in reward and benefits. It asks the big questions – is increased investment in benefits paying off? What do […]