The latest CIPD Labour Market Outlook confirms what many of us are already sensing: hiring confidence is softening. The net employment balance is now at its lowest since the pandemic, and large employers in particular are pressing pause on growth plans. But here’s the thing; this isn’t a crisis. It’s a recalibration. Yes, rising employment...
From 6 April 2024, the UK’s flexible working landscape changed and if you haven’t updated your policies yet, you’re already behind. Acas has released a new statutory Code of Practice on flexible working requests. It’s not just a guide; it’s a signal that flexible working is now a standard expectation, not a perk. We break...
It’s 2025. Employees expect more than free fruit and the odd mental health webinar – and rightly so. According to recent research from Michael Page, almost half of UK employees don’t trust their leadership to strike the right balance between business demands and employee wellbeing. That stat should be a wake-up call. Because if...
