With the recent introduction of the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023, you could see a flurry of flexible working requests. This guide talks you through everything you need to know at a top level. What is flexible working? Flexible working gives employees more control over where, how and when they work. It empowers them […]
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What does the new Flexible Working amendment mean for you and your business? How should you handle requests for flexible working? What are your employees’ rights in this area, and what are yours? Here’s everything you need to know. What change has been made to the Employment Rights Bill? The Flexible Working (Amendment) Regulations 2023
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Everything you need to know about employing parents A huge proportion of the UK workforce are parents – according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), in 2021, 75% of mothers and 92% of fathers were in employment so it’s highly likely that you’re employing parents right now, or will do in the future. For
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It has been announced that an additional bank holiday will take place in June this year to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. How should employers manage this? Are employees entitled to paid time off for this day? Normally the Spring Bank Holiday takes place on the last Monday in May. However, to mark the Queen’s
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If you’re not offering flexible working, you may lose your best staff. It’s estimated that a third of employees may quit their jobs if flexible working is not made permanent after the pandemic. Have you considered the benefits of offering flexible working? This article explores these benefits and also looks at how not offering flexible
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With the Government now announcing a move to Step 4 of the Road Map on the 19th July 2021 and a relaxation on the restrictions, how can employers manage potential challenges and conflict in the workplace? Step 4 of the Government’s Road Map includes an easing of restrictions, such as social distancing, the wearing of
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Research indicates that after the pandemic a lot of workers will want to continue to work from home at least some of the time, presenting new opportunities for organisations to establish new ways of working. In addition to this, we have heard about how some high profile companies, including BP, have told office-based staff that
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The whole world has had to pivot to working from home – or working remotely, and unless you were already used to it, for some working from home has been a dream – but for others it has been a nightmare. When we think about being productive and remaining sane, this should also include keeping
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At the end of each October, Daylight Saving Time ends and the clocks go back an hour at 2am. Whilst most people will be in bed at this time, the time change will affect staff working nights or starting a shift on Sunday morning, for example emergency services, staff in pubs and clubs and 24/7
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With the school summer holiday nearly over and lots of children starting a new school, employers may find an increase in flexible working requests. These might be new requests or requests to vary existing arrangements. So how should you handle them? And do you have to agree to them? What is flexible working? Flexible working
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