New standards for menopause and menstruation support have been launched to help women at work. Published by the British Standards Institute (BSI), the guidance sets out good practice examples...
Read moreDetailsUK employees spend less time in the workplace than those in other countries but still want more time out of the office, a new report has found. The study...
Read moreDetailsSPONSORED COMMENT How would you rate your mental health today on a scale of one to 10? One being in crisis and 10 being incredible. It’s likely that very...
Read moreDetailsAmazon is to offer parents and grandparents working in its warehouses the option of term-time only shifts, following a successful trial at three of its sites. The new initiative...
Read moreDetailsParents and carers are set to benefit from new work rights after three bills were granted royal assent. The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act will enable parents of...
Read moreDetailsCloud8 is expanding its employee benefits offering as part of its talent retention and reward strategy. From 1 June, the company will increase its pension contribution by 2%, taking...
Read moreDetailsOne in three (33%) people who quit their jobs do so because of their pay, new research has revealed. A survey by Instantprint showed that childcare came second in...
Read moreDetailsFunding Circle has committed to supporting employees who experience a miscarriage by signing a pregnancy loss pledge. The loan company, which has around 700 UK staff, agreed to the...
Read moreDetailsMarks and Spencer (M&S) has launched a new neonatal leave policy as part of its commitment to being “a great place to work for families”. Effective immediately, the retailer...
Read moreDetailsSackers has trained four mental health first aiders to support the wellbeing of its workforce. The London-based pensions law firm, which employs more than 100 people, made the announcement...
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Return-to-office mandates are a topic that’s generating plenty of heat in the media, but how closely do the headlines match workplace reality?
In this episode, one of a three-part series of 10-minute podcasts, hosts Claire Churchard and Steve Herbert discuss data that shows remote or home working is on the rise.
We look at what this means for HR, from balancing employee flexibility with business needs, to ensuring benefits packages remain fair and accessible. We discuss the pinch points, and the opportunities, in building the new normal of work.
