Jonathan Tilley

Impact of the national living wage on business

The government has announced how its national living wage will be enforced, but will this be good or bad for business?

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Ready, willing and able? Employing disabled people

Getting disabled people into work is firmly on the government's agenda, but can businesses provide suitable workplaces?

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How a 'Brexit' could impact on employment law

The promise of an EU referendum on the horizon leaves many wondering what the impact on UK employment legislation could be.

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Fit for Work: Is it fit for purpose?

The Fit for Work scheme is meant to be simple, but experts are predicting issues for both businesses and individuals

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Where next for collective consultation?

Collective consultation may be about to change. Again. We examine the effect these changes could have on the redundancy process.

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Should you teach philanthropy to your millennials?

With the plethora of causes and charities that exist, philanthropy isn't always straightforward. But is it something that needs to be taught?

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Lack of HRDs on risk committees a danger for companies

There is a lack of continuity between the way companies publicly acknowledge the importance of human capital in their risk analysis, and how they manage their associated leadership risk, a white paper...

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Government launches scheme to help carers balance work and life

A scheme using smartphones, email alerts and pop-up care centres to help carers balance care with work is being trialled by the government.

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Work experience a 'postcode lottery' for young people

Employers in some areas of the country are much more likely to offer work experience than in others, according to research by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES).

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Webb calls for government department for 'ageing society'

Pensions minister Steve Webb has called for the formation of a new government department to deal with all issues affecting pensioners.

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Prioritise productivity before wages, business groups tell Cameron

Business groups have responded to David Cameron’s call for increased wages with a warning that improving the UK’s productivity levels should be the priority.

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Over-50s dropping out of the labour market

People over 50 have a higher chance of remaining out of work after losing a job than younger people, Business in the Community (BITC) research has suggested.

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