What do businesses need to consider when contemplating pay rises?
The post-pandemic economic climate promises to be a difficult one for employees and businesses across the board, with the cost of living rising dramatically. The latest inflation figures are at 5.5 per cent, with the...
Read MoreExperts welcome new Acas guidance on supporting bereaved employees
The recent update includes information on leave entitlements for those who have lost children, as well as advice for supporting Covid-related bereavements. Experts have welcomed an update to Acas’s bereavement guidance to better reflect the...
Read MorePoll finds only a fifth of managers say firms are prioritising mental health
Only a fifth of managers have said their company is prioritising mental health this year, research has found, as experts say now is a ‘crucial moment’ for organisations to support their staff. A poll of...
Read MoreCIPD poll finds employers set to award record pay rises in 2022
Firms are anticipating a record increase in pay awards this year, a poll of employers has revealed, but experts say a wage hike alone will not solve staff shortages. The latest Labour Market Outlook from the CIPD...
Read MoreHow to increase diversity in the workplace
According to a study by Thoughtworks, only 28 per cent of employees over 25 and 11 per cent of employees under 25 feel that employers are doing enough to support inclusion, equality and diversity at...
Read MoreNew report shines spotlight on future of SME recruitment industry
More than two-thirds of UK SME recruiters say their revenues have returned to pre-Covid levels, and more say they expect their revenues to return to pre-pandemic levels in Q2 2022. This is according to a...
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