Rachel Muller-Heyndyk

Managers concerned positive references could backfire

A quarter (25%) of professionals only give positive references even though 86% feel this could hurt their career if the person in question doesn't perform well

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Volatile pay the norm for UK workers

Eighty per cent of workers experience fluctuating pay packets, with low-paid workers most at risk, according to research from the Resolution Foundation

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Treasury plans to overhaul tax for self-employed

It is believed the move will target those who are actually full employees and who have set themselves up as private companies to take on work

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Ignoring calls for flexibility could cost businesses £12 billion a year

Women, young people and blue-collar workers are missing out on formal flexible working arrangements

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Dyslexic individuals could help tackle skills crisis

Tapping into the way dyslexic people view and interact with the world could help companies meet future business challenges, according to a report by EY and charity Made by Dyslexia

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Three lessons on mental health at work from the Mad World summit

The Mad World summit 2018 focused on moving beyond mental health awareness towards the actions employers can take to tackle mental illness in the workplace

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Vince Cable: Young people's mental health is a "massive issue"

Speaking at the Mad World summit, the leader of the Liberal Democrats and former business secretary said he was concerned about the pressures younger generations face at work

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Workers turn to technology to help with mental health issues

Employees are using technology to assist with mental health issues, as stigma in the workplace prevails, according to research from Accenture

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Employers should rethink DC pension scheme design

Employers should re-evaluate their approach to default design for DC pension schemes, to ensure that they are helping members retire comfortably, according to BlackRock

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Employee ill health linked to low savings

A third of UK employers (34%) think that employees' high stress levels are a consequence of not having enough savings, according to Close Brothers

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Green Party calls for a 'Free Time Index' to measure wellbeing

GDP should be replaced as a measure of national wellbeing by an index showing how much free time people have to enjoy, according to the party

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Collecting criminal records during recruitment not GDPR-compliant

Charity Unlock has issued guidance for employers around hiring candidates with criminal records

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