How Can HR Prepare For The April 2027 Bereavement Laws?
The new bereavement laws coming into force in April 2027 will give more employees a statutory right to take time off following the death...
How Would an Extra Bank Holiday Affect Employee Holiday Entitlement?
During England’s FIFA World Cup campaign, former Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer suggested that an extra bank holiday could be considered if England won...
Ramadan 2025: From Compliance to Culture—Supporting Muslim Employees
Ramadan Mubarak—For those who don’t know, this Arabic phrase translates to “Blessed Ramadan” and is used to wish others well during the Muslim religious...
Paid Parental Leave: Deloitte UK Sets New Standard
For too long, paid parental leave standards have compelled working mothers to halt their careers to look after their babies. While a new child...
Teachers in England Offered Lie-Ins and Nine-Day Fortnights, But Is It Enough?
Over recent years, there has been a significant shortage of teachers in England. As a result, this has led to extensive issues in the...
Shared Parental Leave: “Conceptually Desirable” But Does Not Impact Average Households
A new study has revealed that the UK’s Shared Parental Leave policy has made no difference to new fathers at all. In this article,...
