Beau Jackson

Employers want to extend furlough scheme until September

Sixty per cent of employers are in favour of extending the Job Retention Scheme (JRS) to September 2020, according to a new CIPD survey.

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HR responds to COVID-19: DHL Supply Chain

A sense of pride in the DHL brand and the work that it does to keep the country running has been the resounding impact for employees at the delivery supply chain.

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UK government set to publish return to work roadmap this week

The UK is poised to begin a phased exit of lockdown measures as experts advise that the population is now ‘past the peak’ of coronavirus infection.

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Case study: EY's commitment to diversity and inclusion

Ernst & Young Global, commonly known as EY, was first formed in 1989 through a merger between accounting firms Ernst & Whinney and Arthur Young & Co.

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The budget announcements impacting HS2 and the job market

The UK’s 2020 Budget announced in March sees record spending on the country’s infrastructure.

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Is HS2 on the right track for the UK job market?

Our cover story this month looks at how HS2 is shaping the job market

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UK accountancy firms avoid furlough by offering sabbaticals

Companies across the UK have taken a series of precautionary measures to maintain employees and keep business afloat throughout COVID-19 health and safety measures

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Case Study: How Birchwood Park attracts new talent

Opened at the turn of the millennium, Birchwood Park is a thriving business district on the outskirts of Warrington.

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Government makes it easier for employers to check Right to Work to protect safety

The UK government has made temporary adjustments to Right to Work checks for employers to respect social distancing measures

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Remote working putting strain on workers’ personal relationships

A survey of 3,800 people in the UK has found self-isolation is affecting personal relationships while remote working

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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme furlough rules need clarification

On 26 March the UK government published its official guidance for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, but it has caused some confusion for employers

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UK government helps remote workers by removing broadband data caps

The government announced it will remove all broadband data caps to help combat isolation during the COVID-19 outbreak

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