The UK’s rate of unemployment rose to 4.8 per cent in the period between June and September, while redundancies reached a record high, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
COVID-19: How will the extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme affect employers?
The Government announced the extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) just hours before it was due to close on 31 October, as a new national lockdown in England was announced. But how will this affect employers?
Diversity and inclusion policies help attract top talent, study reveals
Over two-thirds of employers believe that a diversity and inclusion policy has helped them attract top talent, a major study has revealed.
COVID-19: Are employees who have to self-isolate entitled to Sick Pay?
If the NHS Test and Trace service requires an employee to self-isolate, then the employee and employer need to come to an agreement.
COVID-19: UK sees largest annual rise in redundancies in a decade
The UK has experienced the largest annual rise in redundancies since 2009, with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic being felt by many employers.