STEM returners project receives government backing

The government is to fund an initiative to help people get back into science, technology and mathematics (STEM) careers following a break – particularly women. The 18-month-long scheme, which will be run... Read more »

Top 10 HR questions October 2018: annual leave and sickness absence

How should employers deal with annual leave entitlement for employees on long-term sick leave? This issue is dealt with in... The post Top 10 HR questions October 2018: annual leave and sickness absence... Read more »

Top 10 HR questions September 2018 – probation dismissals and unavailable companions

Can you dismiss before a probationary period ends if they're not up to the job?

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O2’s head of HR: Equality initiatives cannot exist in a vacuum

Statistics continue to show a dearth of women in senior positions at top companies. Government needs to work with business...

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“Pawternity” leave? Time off work for pets and other leave of the future

Around half of UK households own a pet, according to the RSPCA. So why is there not a specific legal...

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