How can businesses protect gig workers?
Platform or gig workers are often overlooked when it comes safety and employment protection. The Employment Rights Bill, which will be introduced in the near future, will clamp down on “exploitative”, zero-hours contracts. However, Labour’s promise of simplifying and streamlining worker status, is not included in the proposed legislation. In its most recent report, Building […]
Government defends NIC relief in UK-India trade deal
The UK’s business and trade secretary defended the UK and India free trade agreement, saying that critics were “confused” if they thought the deal “undercut” British workers and businesses because Indian companies and individuals will not be required to pay National Insurance Contributions (NICs) to the UK. Jonathan Reynolds claimed that Conservatives and Reform UK […]
The median private sector pay increase remains at 3.5%
According to Incomes Data Research, the median pay award in the private sector was 3.5% for the three-month period ending March 2025. It had fallen to 3.5%, from 4%, in the previous three-month period ending February. The latest figures for pay settlements are based on an analysis of 93 awards made between 1 January to […]
Why Vanity Titles Can Hurt Your Hiring
Your recruiting pipeline may be ruined by quirky job titles. The hiring process is becoming more competitive, and the trend towards “vanity” job descriptions makes it harder for hiring managers to do their jobs. You can’t tell by looking at a resume if “Chief Happy Guru” is really Chief Human Resources Officer if you don’t […]
The company culture is the key to introducing new benefits at work
The wellbeing of employees is an important part of any business. According to <a href="https://mentalhealth-uk.org/blog/burnout-report-2025-reveals-generational-divide-in-levels-of-stress-and-work-absence/#:~:text=The%20survey%20of%204%2C418%20UK,with%2035%25%20the%20previous%20year. According to the Burnout Report by Mental Health UK 2025, more than one third (34%) of adults said they experienced extreme or high levels of stress or pressure 'always or often' in the past year. This can have serious consequences […]
How to manage remote workers
The following is a brief introduction to the topic: It’s not a new concept, but the hybrid or remote workforce has grown in popularity. The flexibility and control that employees have over their work arrangements can be beneficial to employee satisfaction, engagement and loyalty. We explore below the challenges, benefits and areas of hybrid and […]
What Next? What Next?
LinkedIn’s recent research has provided an interesting insight on the topic of flexible, hybrid and remote working. LinkedIn’s first Work Change Report revealed that while some companies make headlines by insisting their employees return to work, UK office workers were happy to visit the office if it was of real value. The survey found that […]
The half of the workers spend two hours per day searching for things
Over half of employees (53%) spend up to two hours per day trying to locate information that is critical to their work. The survey of over 2,000 knowledge workers conducted by Lucid software found that UK workers spend up to 520 working hours per year looking for information. This is the equivalent of PS12900 in […]
Guide to Effective Salary Negotiations
Negotiating salaries is a crucial moment in the relationship between an employer and employee. These discussions, whether they occur during recruitment, annual review, or role changes, require a balance between empathy, market knowledge, and strategic communication. Facilitating these conversations in a fair and transparent manner is crucial for HR professionals to maintain employee trust and […]
Fred Patitucci, Philip Morris International
Fred Patitucci, who leads people strategy for a company that is undergoing the largest transformation in corporate history, begins each day with his children at the breakfast table in Switzerland. Fred, Chief People & Culture officer at Philip Morris International is shaping the workforce to support the company’s pivot from cigarettes towards a smoke free […]