When receptionist Nicola Thorp was sent home from an assignment for wearing flat shoes it created a flurry of debate...
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Matthew Taylor, the head of Theresa May’s independent review of modern employment practices, has said that businesses are using self-employment...
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The number of people working without guaranteed hours or baseline employment rights has grown by 660,000 (27%) over the past...
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New research by the Agile Future Forum (AFF) published last week shows that more flexible models of work will be...
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A recent occupational psychology conference covered topics including web-based interventions for mental health, taking time off from smartphones and workplace...
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Many companies are moving away from annual appraisals towards monitoring employees’ progress throughout the year. Keely Rushmore offers advice on...
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More than two-fifths of employers would now be willing to consider a job share for a senior role, research by...
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What is the Chinese statutory public holiday entitlement for employees? Do employers have to pay a premium for working during...
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