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Only a quarter of employers "very confident" in managers leading multigenerational teams, study finds
5+ hour, 1+ min ago (747+ words) Communication differences cited as the biggest barrier to collaboration across generations, with experts urging organisations to upskill leaders by Islam Soliman 2 July 2026 Many employers are unsure whether their managers have the skills to lead increasingly age-diverse workforces, research has suggested....
Frozen food worker loses discrimination claim over cold conditions
3+ hour, 30+ min ago (1169+ words) Tribunal rules employer went "out of its way" to support employee with health condition exacerbated by low temperatures by Mahalia Mayne 2 July 2026 A worker at a frozen food company has lost her discrimination claim after alleging she was required to…...
What HR professionals need to know about payrolling benefits
21+ hour, 40+ min ago (536+ words) Lewin Higgins-Green talks through changes to the reporting of benefits in kind, from company cars to private medical insurance by Lewin Higgins-Green 1 July 2026 Under HMRC's initial proposal, Bi Ks subject to income tax were set to be reported through the…...
Immigration update: skilled worker salary thresholds
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (477+ words) Amar Ali explains what businesses should know about recent changes to the framework by Amar Ali 1 July 2026 Last year saw one of the most significant changes to UK migration policy in recent times, yet the government's guidance on implementing the…...
Long-term sickness absence: avoiding the pitfalls
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (496+ words) Nicola Smyrl provides guidance for employers on effectively managing workers who are off ill for extended periods by Nicola Smyrl 30 June 2026 Managing sickness absence can be a complex area for employers. In a recent case, Wainwright v Cennox plc, the…...
Hiring incentives offer best value for tackling youth unemployment, Resolution Foundation says
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (702+ words) But think tank says demand could easily outstrip supply as government's new Youth Jobs Grant opens for claims by Mahalia Mayne 30 June 2026 "Targeted hiring grants are a far more cost-effective way to tackle Britain's youth unemployment crisis than employer tax…...
Hope is not a soft skill " it's a leadership strategy
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (444+ words) Cultivating optimism within your teams can help to build resilient, loyal and high-performing employees, argues Debbie Bayntun-Lees by Debbie Bayntun-Lees 29 June 2026 This is a powerful lesson for any organisation. Hope isn't found in avoiding difficulty " it's forged within it. Teams…...
The Miranda Priestly problem: when tough leadership becomes bullying
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (501+ words) With the The Devil Wears Prada sequel recently released, Hannah Strawbridge explores what the film really represents in workplace terms by Hannah Strawbridge 29 June 2026 Yes, it's glossy, funny and iconic. But beneath the fashion montages and one liners sits a…...
Work experience reduces NEET risk, study finds
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (950+ words) Yet access to placements remains unequal, with opportunities often determined by family connections by Mahalia Mayne 29 June 2026 Giving young people opportunities to spend time with employers before they leave school could improve their future employment prospects, research has found. Young…...
Preventing disability discrimination claims: a guide for employers
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (433+ words) Liz Spooner explains how businesses can better accommodate disabled employees and avoid formal complaints by Liz Spooner 26 June 2026 Disability charity Scope, which campaigns to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action, reports that a quarter of people in…...