New research from the Living Wage Foundation reveals that nearly one in six (15.7%) jobs paid below real Living Wage in 2024, 800,000 more than in 2023.
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A third of UK employers plan to reduce pay rises in 2025 as a result of increased employment costs announced in last year’s budget.
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The Labour government has come under increased scrutiny for placing constraints on businesses, despite its plans for growth. What lies ahead for IR35, single worker status and contractor employment?
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Are return to office mandates too high a risk for firms? More than half of employees believe that their location should not matter as long as they meet work expectations.
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Singapore-based DBS Group is cutting its headcount by 10% as artificial intelligence (AI) takes on more human work.
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Half of Britons believe it would be ‘bad’ if UK companies followed US businesses in scaling back commitments on DEI, but a fifth disagree.
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This week has seen further major companies – Citigroup and KPMG – abandon their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in the US.
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Day-one unfair dismissal and sick pay rights among small firms' greatest concerns about Employment Rights Bill, FSB survey shows.
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Pay awards remained at lowest level for four years as inflation levels increased by more than expected in January 2025.
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Access to flexible working, paid ‘wellness days’, and health insurance or physical wellness programmes are employees' top priorities.
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