The National Theatre and the performing arts have some insightful learnings to share on D&I and flexible working. But the sector also has issues to overcome
Recent case law has highlighted what employers can and can't enforce
With a government consultation on parental leave reform underway, research reveals that current entitlements cause working fathers to suffer emotionally and mentally after the birth of a child
A Labour-commissioned study has dismissed a French-style cap on the length of the working week
The UK may have been the birthplace of the trade union movement, but that doesn’t mean other countries have followed in its footsteps in terms of legislative power and national attitude
Labour announced a number of proposals to reform workers' rights at the TUC Congress, including banning zero-hours contracts and increasing the power of trade unions
Trade unions are far from immune to the D&I problem facing many organisations
HR and unions haven't always seen eye to eye. But good relationships are possible
Membership levels have tumbled since their peak in the late 1970s, so if unions are to continue to play an important role in the workplace change is necessary
Britain is “wasting skills and talent” by allowing working-class people to experience discrimination at work
HR must focus on supporting EU citizens working in the UK, as research shows fear over Brexit increased at the time of the new PM’s appointment
Recent case law has clarified whether employees can expect personal information used in disciplinary investigations to remain private