Home Office failing to monitor number of foreign workers overstaying skilled visas, MPs find
With cross-party group revealing lack of ‘basic information’ gathered by government, experts say businesses need to remain vigilant to avoid being caught out by ‘systemic failings’
Disabled medical secretary wins £230k after NHS Trust failed to make reasonable adjustments
Tribunal rules claimant was discriminated against and unfairly dismissed after she was placed in ‘impossible position’ that led to resignation
Employees set to gain right to bereavement leave after early pregnancy loss under employment rights bill amendments
Commentators praise the change, saying it could help remove the ‘taboo’ surrounding miscarriage and reduce likelihood of ongoing mental ill-health and absenteeism
HR manager with ADHD was not discriminated against by boss who called work ‘messy’, tribunal rules
While claimant told judges he was ‘devastated, hurt and humiliated’ by comments, panel ruled they didn’t amount to unfavourable treatment
Vague language hinders conflict resolution, Acas warns – how can employers promote clear communication at work?
Study finds euphemistic phrases, such as asking for a ‘quick word’, can lead to confusion and misunderstanding when resolving disputes
Statutory paternity leave reform could boost UK by £12.8bn annually, report finds
Experts emphasise role of employers in ensuring fathers feel ‘empowered’ to utilise the offering through creation of supportive workplace cultures
Half of UK workers living ‘paycheque to paycheque’, research finds
Poor financial wellbeing could lead to reduced productivity and higher employee turnover, experts warn, as cost-of-living pressures and economic uncertainty take toll
Graduate job openings fall to lowest level in seven years, research reveals – but is AI to blame?
With big four firms also cutting back on entry-level hires, commentators say the trend could be ‘deeply damaging’ for organisations in the long term
Government announces £275m investment in skills under industrial strategy – but is it enough?
Despite plans to train thousands of workers in key sectors, CIPD says an apprenticeship guarantee for all 16 to 24 year olds is needed to tackle youth unemployment
Gen Z less likely to blow the whistle at work than older employees, research reveals
Experts urge employers to harness younger generation’s ‘passion and awareness’ by encouraging more dialogue between staff and managers