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More to be done on flexible working, says Working Families

A third of adults do not think it has become easier to combine work and life, Working Families research reveals

Net migration falls in months after Brexit vote

While it's still too early to assess Brexit's impact, experts suggest companies focus on their talent pipelines

Job loyalty costing Millennials a 15% pay rise

Resolution Foundation research undermines assumptions that Millennials job hop more than older workers

Health risks to mobile workforces not understood

Six in 10 (60%) European execs have only a partial or no understanding of medical threats their mobile workers face

Deliveroo chief: Directly employed staff would restrict flexibility

Gig economy bosses defended their business models at a Work and Pensions Select Committee inquiry

Political uncertainty main challenge facing employers

According to the REC, employers are concerned about political uncertainty and skills shortages

Removal of childcare vouchers could undermine employee engagement

The Tax-Free Childcare scheme could prevent employers talking to staff about childcare needs

Tax treatment of self-employed must be addressed in gig economy

A Resolution Foundation panel debated how the tax system must change to address new ways of working

Gender pay gap will remain if government fails to address structural issues, warn MPs

The Women and Equalities Committee has warned that the government is not effectively tackling the structural causes of the gender pay gap

Senior leaders expected to be 'always on'

Finance executives were found to work on average 23 weekends a year

Three-quarters of Europeans would consider international roles

However, UK employees are significantly less interested in overseas opportunities

Almost all HR professionals losing sleep over work

Lack of sleep is costing the UK economy more than £1 billion in annual revenue because of days taken off sick