Back to work tests

The CIPD says businesses should pass three tests before bringing their people back to work. UK HR body, the CIPD, says employers should not bring their people back into the workplace until they have taken all practical steps to ensure employees feel safe As the...

Post Brexit rules – 98% UK companies unprepared

98% of UK employers are currently unable to hire new EU arrivals next year. We look at the rules post Brexit rules. Latest Government data analysed by immigration law firm, Migrate UK, reveals that only 2% of UK employers currently possess a licence to sponsor EU...

1 in 5 Women Have missed out on a promotion to a Male colleague

As part of the recognition of International Women’s Day (Sunday 8th March) Glassdoor, the online recruiter has looked at the experiences and challenges of women at work. Career Progression In a survey*, 20% of women say they have missed out on a promotion at work to a...

Closing the gender pay gap

CMI and GEO have published new guidance showing the positive impact flexible working can have on the gender pay gap. With the gender pay gap disproportionately impacting the UK’s managers, directors and senior officials, the CMI and GEO (Government Equalities Office)...

Over 50? Over the hill? It’s not what most employers believe.

New research shows nearly one in 10 over-50s did not admit to turning 50 at work for fear that colleagues would regard them as old. With the under-40s believing the over-50s block their career progression they in turn worry their own careers will stall when they hit...