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Employment Law Changes April 2020
Companies across the UK are still coming to terms with Covid-19 and this has unsurprisingly had an impact on regular hiring practices.
Apr 22, 2020
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A Guide to Returning to the Workplace
Here is Pertemps' guide to returning to the workplace and successfully managing risk.
Mar 29, 2020
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January 2020: Employment back to record high while pay growth slows further
Going into the new year it is clear that the labour market continued to grow strongly. The employment rate remained at a record high, with the unemployment rate rising slightly but remaining close to record low.
Mar 16, 2020
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International Women's Day
The theme International Women’s Day 2020 on Sunday, March 8th is #EachForEqual, with gender equality as a global issue at its forefront.
Mar 5, 2020
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Employment rate back to record high, while pay growth slows
Latest data from the ONS paints a familiar picture of the UK labour market. The employment rate returned to a record high, with the unemployment rate remaining close to record low. This strong employment growth was driven by significantly more women in employment
Feb 18, 2020
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Being Female in Science
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science, celebrated each year on 11 February, was adopted by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) to promote full and equal access to and participation in science for women and girls.
Feb 3, 2020
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Supporting LGBT+ Colleagues in the Workplace
It’s important that businesses are creating working environments where diversity and equality are respected, and employees feel comfortable to express themselves without the fear of discrimination.
Jan 23, 2020
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Employment back to record high while pay growth is stable in the new year
Latest data from the ONS once again shows a familiar picture of the UK labour market. The employment rate stood at a record high with the unemployment rate remaining close to record low. And there was the strongest employment growth in 10 months with more than two thirds of the growth driven by women.
Jan 21, 2020
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Importance of “cultural fit” in the hiring process
Cultural fit is crucial to the hiring process. It can change businesses work culture, achieving greater job satisfaction, more harmonious culture and productivity. More employees feel that a cultural fit is more important than salary.
Jan 20, 2020
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Religion in the workplace – are you promoting religious discrimination
It’s against the law to discriminate against anyone because of their religion. Religion is a well-established fundamental right internationally and within Europe. Within the UK we have a diverse culture, full of different practicing religions and beliefs.
Jan 16, 2020