A new statutory Code of Practice on “dismissal and re-engagement”, commonly known as fire and rehire tactics, came into effect last Thursday (18 July). Employment lawyers debate whether it will make a...

Paper mill workers won a £1.2 million protective award from their former employers after it failed to enact its redundancy duties.

As we reach the end of the year, our 12 days of Christmas countdown revisits the key events of each month

The upturn in candidate availability gathered pace in July 2023, while permanent placements fell at the fastest rate since June 2020, according to a report from the Recruitment and Employment...

Communicating with staff requires careful thought, as those at Made.com learned after being sued by employees that were made redundant via zoom last year.

Economic uncertainty has taken root in the UK and globally, with mass layoffs one of its most troubling consequences. Last month came the news that nearly 15,000 British retail jobs have been cut...

UK businesses are optimistic about their ability to push through 2023’s economic challenges and achieve medium-term growth, according to research.

The UK saw a faster increase in contract terminations than more than 160 countries despite overall low redundancy figures, according to new figures.

With Google, Microsoft and Spotify the latest technology companies to announce redundancy plans, HR and legal experts are calling on businesses to consider other options and good processes.

As we reach the end of the year, our 12 Days of Christmas countdown revisits each month's most notable happenings.

Mass redundancies at the likes of Twitter, Made.com and Amazon may have raised concerns about the fate of the jobs market, but will this continue into the new year? Sarah Ronan reports

Technology company Meta has joined social media giant Twitter in laying off thousands of staff in an attempt to significantly reduce its costs.