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UK Minimum Wage 2025

15 February 2025
Significant increases to the living wage and minimum wage are set to come into force from 1 April 2025. Across all age brackets, minimum rates of pay increase. The minimum…
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A Guide to Apprenticeships for Employers

15 February 2025
Facing high tuition fees and skill shortages, more young people and employers alike are turning to apprenticeships. Apprenticeships offer a means to address skill shortages and access training and employment…
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Unconscious Bias and Discrimination

18 January 2025
Unconscious bias played a significant role in the employment tribunal case of Mrs H Grant vs Buffery & Co. Ltd. The sex discrimination case is centred around Mrs Grant’s dismissal and…
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Alcohol Misuse at Work

22 December 2024
January serves as a time for reflection and setting new goals. With “Dry January” approaching, many workers may be reconsidering their relationship with alcohol. The benefits of reducing or eliminating…
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Seasonal Affective Disorder

17 December 2024
Colder and darker days: supporting your employees with seasonal affective disorder, SAD. The UK is affected more than most countries by seasonal variation, with the sun setting before 4 pm…
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Discussing Politics in the Workplace

8 November 2024
Political discourse is an essential part of democracy but can also famously lead to heated debates when emotions run high. So what should employers do when these conversations enter the…
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