Furlough
Furlough and Universal Credit uplift saved working families
Government financial support provided a lifeline to workers struggling with in-work poverty during the coronavirus pandemic.
Thousands of employers took advantage of job retention scheme
HMRC have carried out over 12,000 investigations relating to misuse of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) and Eat Out to Help Out (EOHO).
Half of UK disabled mothers furloughed in pandemic
Disabled parents have faced greater disruptions to their work and income during the pandemic than non-disabled parents.
More employers paying above the National Living Wage
According to Incomes Data Research’s (IDR) latest survey, employers have responded positively to April's minimum wage uprating and are taking action to improve employee pay.
Furloughed workers apply for jobs they are overqualified for
The majority (79%) of UK employees on furlough say they are considering applying to jobs below their skill level.
Furloughing employees risks fracturing the workforce
HR teams must be aware placing employees on the furlough scheme for long periods of time risks causing fractures in the workforce.
Employees considering career change after furlough
Over half (51%) of furloughed UK employees are considering a career change, according to new research by IT management company NTT DATA UK.
The pros and cons of the furlough scheme extension
The furlough scheme's extension to the end of September 2021 will continue supporting businesses financially struggling during the pandemic. However, HR is concerned about the mental health and...
Long-term furlough will take its toll on employees
The announcement that the furlough scheme is being extended until September has drawn a mixed reaction from commentators. From those who are praising the chancellor for taking a brave but costly step...
HR relieved as furlough extended to September 2021
The UK government has announced that the furlough scheme will be extended another five months until the end of September 2021.
Restaurant chain Tomahawk Steakhouse “abusing” furlough scheme
A misuse of the furlough scheme by restaurant chain Tomahawk Steakhouse has angered workers unions and highlighted the importance of HR involvement when caring for staff.
Furlough numbers increase despite scheme's April deadline
Tighter and extended lockdown restrictions have meant the number of employees on furlough rose by 700,000 in January this year, despite the scheme's currently scheduled end on 30 April 2021.