UK Businesses Prioritise Employee Handbooks and contracts Ahead of Employment Rights Bill
A recent study has revealed the commitment of UK companies to maintain clear and legally compliant employee contracts and handbooks. WorkNest’s findings show that most businesses are aware of the importance of employee handbooks, and they choose to provide enhanced guidance through such a document. The majority of companies adhere to the requirement of providing […]
Eight new equality laws in the pipeline
The government has launched a consultation on reforms to eight areas of equality law, which include a new equal pay enforcement body, expanding equal pay laws for race and disability, and enacting dual discrimination provisions in the Equality Act. Rob Moss examines the new equality law proposals. Women and equalities ministers Seema Malhotra and Baroness […]
Accessibility for Disabled Workers in the Workplace: Why inclusion must be a business priority
Workplace Accessibility for Disabled: Why Inclusion Should Be Priority Chelsea Feeney, Associate, Stevens & Bolton Modern workplaces are undergoing significant changes. Technological advancements and legislative reforms have shaped how businesses function. While companies navigate through these changes, ensuring accessibility for employees with disabilities must remain a priority. Organisations must be proactive in creating an environment […]
One year after the flexible working legislation, barriers to flexibility still exist
New research shows that a year after the Flexible Working Act was introduced, many UK workers face significant barriers when they request flexible working arrangements. Nearly one third of workers (28%) claim that their request was denied because productivity concerns were raised. Phoenix Group, a UK-based long-term saving and retirement business, has released the findings. […]
Here’s what HR can do to better support cancer patients
Bowel Cancer Awareness Month is celebrated in April. It’s one of several dedicated months aimed at raising awareness of cancer. This type of cancer is of growing concern, with 2024 research showing bowel cancer diagnoses rise among younger people under 50 years old, in 27 out of 50 countries, with England among those experiencing the […]
Burnout and balance: Managing stress is the key to a happy life and a successful business
Mental Health UK’s 2025 report showed that the number of people aged 18-24, 35-44 and 25-34 who had to take time off due to stress-related poor mental health increased from last year. This is a sign that there has been a breakdown of trust between employers, and young workers. It also shows the need for […]
What is New York FinTech Week?
FinTech is leading a digital revolution in finance. Innovative technologies have been used to reshape traditional banking and investing practices. New York FinTech Week is a key event in the evolution of FinTech. It allows players from across the industry to collaborate, innovate, and converge. This article explores the history of New York FinTech Week, […]
NHS could visit people at home to help them with their health problems
As part of government plans for a “neighbourhood service”, healthcare staff could visit residents in their homes to address sickness, ill health, worklessness, and absences from work. Wes Streeting, the health secretary of England, said in an interview with The Sunday Telegraph that early versions of this scheme showed “really promising signs” when it came […]
Poll: Employers struggle to control rising sickness absence levels
Research has shown that rising levels of illness are affecting many workplaces. Employers report increased absences affecting productivity, service quality and staff morale, as well as their bottom line. In a survey of 233 employers conducted by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, nearly half (48.5%) said that rising sickness rates resulted in decreased productivity. Over […]
How can HR respond to Gen Z’s ‘conscious debossing?
According to research, Gen Z workers avoid taking on leadership positions. How can organizations create rewarding development paths for young employees that do not necessarily include management or, if they are, provide a better balance between work and life? Bruce Watt examines the trend. Leadership is more demanding than ever. DDI Global Leadership Forecast 2025 […]