As the Tories record a landmark victory in the polls, the HR community is calling on the government to follow through on its pledges on skills, pay and flexible working

?With just two weeks to go until the UK heads to the polls, here's the latest employment and HR-related policies from the Conservatives

With just three weeks to go until the UK heads to the polls, here's the latest employment and HR-related policies from Labour

As parties lay out their immigration plans ahead of the general election on 12 December, employers must prepare now if they want to retain a diverse workforce

Government announces commitment to the Good Work Plan, pensions dashboards framework and a new migration system, though it is unclear if any of the 26 bills will become law

Chancellor Sajid Javid has pledged to increase the National Living Wage (NLW) to £10.50 per hour within the next five years

The Labour party has announced a number of policies that could radically change the world of work at its conference in Brighton

Progress has been slow on advertising flexible positions, with jobs in HR falling below the average

The majority of employers have yet to meet the minimum standards outlined in the Stevenson/Farmer Review on mental health at work, according to Howden Benefits

The government has announced that international students will be able to stay in the UK two years after graduating to find a job, overturning former prime minster Theresa May's restrictive policies

While research shows employees are in favour of a four-day week and increased flexibility, most firms still only offer traditional working hours

As the chancellor announces £400 million extra funding for further education including T-Levels, business groups urge him to broaden the apprenticeship levy