The best way to claw back UK business’s lost billions

We’re often told that one of the main things holding back UK business is the productivity gap – that we produce less per capita than our international competitors.

UK employees worked £26 billion in unpaid overtime in 2022

British employers claimed £26 billion worth of free labour in 2022 from workers doing unpaid overtime, according to analysis published today (24 February).

West Ham becomes first Premier League football club with menopause accreditation

West Ham United has received Menopause Friendly Accreditation (MFA) in recognition of the support it offers to staff experiencing menopause at work.

Four-day week trial hailed a success for businesses and workers

Nearly all of the companies that took part in a trial of the four-day working week have decided to keep the policy after finding a strong increase in wellbeing at no cost to productivity.

Teachers’ union calls for maximum 35-hour week

Patrick Roach, general secretary of teachers' union NASUWT, has said an enforceable 35-hour week must be put on teachers’ contracts for the sake of the profession.

Unflushable toilet lands firm and director with thousands in fines

A construction company and its director have been fined by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) after they failed to provide suitable toilet facilities on site.

Legal ease: Put in the hours for the part-timers

Part-time working is becoming increasingly popular for a number of reasons. The pandemic-induced lockdowns forced many employers to reconsider working patterns, leading managers to be more willing to...

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How HR can reap the wellbeing dividend in 2023

The pandemic may have come and gone, but the UK’s best HR teams are continuing to drive forward the employee experience through improved wellbeing offers.

Toxic resilience and how to avoid it

Building resilience among senior executives is a global imperative. Countless think pieces talk about how it is a key characteristic and predictor of success for high performing leaders. 

Managers ‘out of their depth’ with employee mental health concerns

Managers are struggling to support their teams’ mental health concerns amid growing cost of living concerns.

Outstanding balance: why HR must learn to be sure-footed on the change curve (part one)

Imposing big changes on workers will naturally be worrying for them, but with the right preparation, employees can be reassured and concerns overcome.

NHS strikes should make employers think twice about health

The largest strike in the history of the NHS is a warning bell for employers and HR leaders that they need to be contingency planning and putting strategies in place to ensure their workforces are...

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