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Intergenerational dynamics in the UK workplace: a balancing act
Posted: 13/02/2024
There is no doubt that the UK workplace is an evolving landscape. Organisations are currently witnessing a unique convergence of multiple generations, each bringing distinct perspectives, skills, and experiences to the professional table. It is estimated that there are five generations in the UK workforce at present – more than ever before......>>
Data subject access requests (DSARs): an invaluable tool for employees?
Posted: 15/12/2023
DSARs are, depending on who you speak to, an invaluable tool for individuals seeking access to the personal data held by their employers. DSARs can be made for various reasons, although they are often used to elicit critical information that may be hidden beneath the surface in the vast array of databases controlled by companies......>>
FCA unveils proposals for improving diversity and inclusion in the financial services sector
Posted: 17/10/2023
In September this year, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published its long-awaited consultation paper, Diversity and inclusion in the financial sector - working together to drive change. The FCA’s consultation paper was published alongside one from the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA). The regulators consider that greater levels......>>
New three-month limit on non-compete clauses
Posted: 29/08/2023
In its policy paper, titled ‘Smarter regulation to grow the economy’, the government has announced plans to cap the length of non-compete clauses in employment contracts to three months. Currently, these clauses can be quite lengthy, sometimes lasting beyond 12 months. However, there is no current timeframe given by the government......>>
Negotiating a pay rise in a challenging financial climate
Posted: 26/07/2023
Executive pay is always a sensitive subject, not least during a cost-of-living crisis when inflation has been in double digits until recently, interest rates are at their highest for almost 15 years, and indications are that 30% of employers are likely to make redundancies between now and March 2024 (according to a recent survey by Acas)......>>
Managing employees experiencing fertility challenges
Posted: 18/07/2023
Infertility is a medical condition estimated to affect one in six couples. In the UK, it is understood that approximately 3.5 million people are currently experiencing some fertility problems. Fertility challenges can be physically, emotionally and financially draining, significantly impacting mental and physical health. The demands of employment......>>
International Women’s Day – another year on, is it a case of one step forward, two steps back?
Posted: 07/03/2023
As we look ahead to International Women’s Day on 8 March, the news last week that the FTSE 350 has achieved its target of 40% of board positions being held by women, and has done so three years ahead of schedule, is to be celebrated. Unsurprisingly, a deeper dive into the report by the government–backed FTSE Women Leaders Review......>>
What can you do if work is not working for you?
Posted: 13/02/2023
There is an abundance of posts on social media about employees not being the ‘right fit’, and what employers can do to exit them from their business. However, little is written about what employees can do when they discover their employer is no longer the ‘right fit’ for them. Leaving your employment, particularly in challenging economic times...…>>
The 21st century workplace: what about the employee?
Posted: 06/02/2023
Time and time again, articles on ‘employee retention’ pop up in inboxes or on social media feeds. The topics typically include discussions or recommendations on rewards, benefits and culture and finish with an offer of policies, audits or reviews and vague suggestions on how to retain staff through career development......>>
Before you sign on the dotted line: how to read employment contracts
Posted: 30/01/2023
Contracts may be tedious, but they are crucial to establish the basis of your employment relationship. You may be feeling elated because you’ve been offered a new job. When the contract arrives, you may be tempted to check that the salary is what you’ve discussed and that the job title is correct; however, you shouldn’t just skim......>>
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