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Unemployment | Employers encouraged to take a chance on young people to reduce unemployment
The CIPD has pledged to support young people in the UK, as just under half (43%) feel the pandemic has harmed their long-term career prospects.
Workplace divisions | Flexible working causing divide between leaders and employees
The gap between employer and employee could widen post-pandemic as flexible working divides opinion in the workplace.
Underpaying employees | John Lewis one of nearly 200 companies to pay staff less than the minimum wage
The UK government has named and shamed companies 200 companies which have underpaid their workers, totalling £1.2 million to over 34,000 people.
Loss of EU workers | Hospitality sector offering more employee benefits
Over 93,000 EU workers have left the UK’s hospitality sector in the last year, and now the industry is offering better pay and more flexibility to attract more staff.
New mothers | Breastfeeding still taboo in the workplace
Less than half (43%) of UK employers are comfortable with breastfeeding at work, according to new research by HR consultancy Peninsula.
Young people | Post-pandemic job market scares school leavers
More young people are going to university as they feel the post-pandemic job market will demand a degree rather than an apprenticeship.
Job losses | Thousands could lose their job after furlough scheme changes
The changes to the furlough scheme are having a a huge impact on already struggling UK businesses.
Wellbeing | ‘Pleaseanteeism’ risks damaging employee mental health
UK employees are feeling pressure to put on a brave face for colleagues when they return to the office, according to a new report by healthcare provider Lime.
Covid planning | No jab, no job policies are a threat to employers, warns Equality and Human Rights Commission
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has warned employers against using 'no jab, no job' policies.
Chancellor's advice | Returning to offices will benefit young people, says Rishi Sunak
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is keen for young people to return to the office, arguing working from home can have a negative impact on their careers.
Sickness | Employees lack guidance in sickness support
A fifth (19%) of UK employees do not know how their employer would support them if they had to take time off work due to ill-health or an injury.
Video calling | Employees prefer to communicate via video calls
Video calling has become the go-to method for conducting meetings during lockdown, but new research by HR magazine finds employees want to continue communicating via video post-pandemic.