Labour’s employment reform unveiled: Insights for City of London employers from the King’s Speech Sponsored In today’s King’s Speech [17th July 2024], King Charles III outlined the UK government’s legislative agenda for the new parliamentary season, highlighting Labour’s ambitious plans for employment reform, particularly on race equality and workers’ rights. Sir Keir Starmer, in his inaugural King’s Speech, reiterated his commitment to enhancing workers’ rights and empowering trade unions. The [...]
Employers are reforming workers’ rights and Labour is right to follow their lead Anthony Painter Enlightened employers are already prioritising security and flexibility at work in order to attract the best talent, says Anthony Painter of the Chartered Management Institute With it’s plans to reform workers’ rights, Labour has managed to attract the ire of both the business lobby and the trade unions. Yet the more important divide is between [...]
Ofwat blasted for allowing struggling water firms to not employ auditors Water The firms together provide water and sewage services to around 3.7m UK customers.
Employers cannot ignore the war in Israel as it spills into the UK October 16, 2023 The effects of the crisis in Israel will have ramifications across the world, and employers have a responsibility not to ignore how it could impact their staff, writes Harry Abrams
Slack continues to build in jobs market but employers look to ‘green shoots’ August 8, 2024 The survey pointed to a subdued demand for staff as a key reason for the decline in permanent placements, which extended the downturn to nearly two years.
Employment law shake-up: Lawyers prepare to be the hottest call in town July 22, 2024 As the new government gears up for a monumental overhaul of employment laws, employment lawyers are bracing for an unprecedented surge in work
Swinney: Labour would cause ‘devastation’ to employment in oil and gas industry June 1, 2024 “There’s a lot of independent commentary that indicates that the plans of the Labour Party and particularly their tax grab that is being perpetuated by the Conservative and Labour parties is having a real damaging effect on investment in the oil and gas sector".
China’s services activity slows, employment shrinks in April: Caixin PMI May 6, 2024 China's services sector grew slightly slower due to higher costs in April, but there's still optimism with increased new orders and positive business sentiment, suggesting a continued economic recovery, according to a recent private sector survey.
Letter to the editor: The Spring Budget should give employers licence to skill March 4, 2024 To make meaningful change to skills policy at this year’s Budget, the Chancellor must set aside funds to create a dedicated, sustainable and long-term skills system
How employers can help staff suffering from eating disorders February 26, 2024 Record numbers of people are now suffering from eating disorders - and for many, it can make going to work incredibly difficult.