Operational Efficiency

Government postpones centralised pensions dashboard

The government has announced a further delay to the Pensions Dashboard Programme which seeks to provide a centralised service for people to find and interact with their state, employer and private...

Are the tax rules on homeworking fit for purpose?

The Covid-19 pandemic ushered in a new era for how many of us work. Full or partial remote working is now the norm for many and given late last year the government announced plans to allow millions of...

Cost of living crisis affecting women more than men

Women in the UK are significantly more likely than men to earn less than a real Living Wage, leaving them vulnerable to the cost of living crisis.

Childcare costs forcing mothers to quit work

Three quarters (76%) of mothers who pay for childcare say it no longer makes financial sense for them to work, a study by mothers’ rights campaign group Pregnant then Screwed has shown.

Bus driver with Asperger's wins payout after harassment campaign

A bus driver with Asperger’s syndrome has won more than £30,000 in compensation in an employment tribunal after being harassed and repeatedly victimised.

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.

How to stop management controls leading to misconduct

A one-size-fits-all approach to management controls could have unintended effects on employees.

Alternative ways to deal with the cost of living crisis

Salary increases are often an excellent way for businesses to support their employees through a cost of living crisis. The latest ONS figures show that many employers have already awarded salary...

Gig workers given go-ahead in backdated holiday tribunal

An employment appeal tribunal has allowed 45 medical couriers to pursue a claim for unlimited backdated holiday pay.

Weekend and night shift demand rockets as workers feel pinch

UK workers are increasingly seeking out casual jobs to supplement their income.

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).

Theft by employees rises as cost of living bites

Hard-up staff are increasingly stealing from their employers to make ends meet, according to new data released by insurer, Zurich.