As thousands of teachers and train drivers walk out in planned protest, there appears to be confusion around the rules regarding absence and pay, if employees are not able to get into work on a strike day. Pam Loch, Employment Law Solicitor and Managing Director of Loch Associates Group, explains that, with a further wave of strikes to continue throughout March and ongoing disputes over pay and conditions, questions are arising around what rights employees …

Research from Perkbox, the global rewards and benefits platform, reveals nearly three quarters (72%) of workers have been forced to change their lifestyles due to the rising cost of living. As part of this, almost a quarter (24%) are taking fewer moments for themselves outside of the working day.  Employers are well placed to address this by recognising the good work of their people and providing a rewards offering that …

Thom Dennis, CEO of culture and leadership specialists, Serenity in Leadership Many gender parity solutions are aimed at protecting women but men are struggling to keep up with the new world order and there is an ever-widening gulf between the sexes leaving many men defensive, confused and unsure of how to be involved.  Some men remain fearful of going against the stereotype and see championing women as a sign of …

New research from the Living Wage Foundation shows that women are more likely to be struggling with the cost-of-living crisis than men.     14% of women (over 2 million) who are in work are paid below the real Living Wage, compared to 9% of men (1.4 million).[1]  Women in shift work (13%) are also more likely to be on a zero-hour contract than men in shift work (9%). They are also less …

“As it stands, the health and safety of Britain’s 32 million strong workforce is under threat with the way the Retained EU Law Bill proposes to deal with vital legislation,” says Nathan Davies.

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