Earned settlement: An employer guide to indefinite leave to remain
As Shabana Mahmood reveals new earned settlement rules, Ross Kennedy examines the changes and the new challenges for employers.
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Employers not confident their contracts align with workplace reality
Barely a fifth of employers (16%) feel fully confident their contracts and handbooks align with everyday workplace practices.
Inclusion doesn’t stop when someone gets the job
When it comes to inclusive hiring, the real measure of success isn't whether they accept your job offer, it's whether they feel they can stay.
Top 10 HR questions October 2026: Holding on to staff records
The top 10 FAQs for October feature a question on keeping employee records after the end of employment.
Virgin Media O2 to cut ‘thousands’ of jobs in savings drive
Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has confirmed plans to cut thousands of jobs in a bid to save around £300m in workforce costs.
Sandie Peggie to appeal RCN discrimination judgment
Nurse Sandie Peggie to appeal tribunal decision that she was not discriminated against by Royal College of Nursing.
‘Dissatisfaction drain’ leaves workers less willing to go above and beyond
UK workers are less satisfied with their jobs and less willing to go above and beyond for their employers than...
Ministers consult on ‘guided retirement’ so workers can afford to retire
The government is pushing ahead with radical plans to reform how pension savings translate into stable retirement income, amid concerns...
Mahmood exempts care workers from new settlement rules
Home secretary announces that care workers will be exempt from settlement plans that increase the time to indefinite leave to remain.
Union says abusive passengers should be banned from airports
A Union is calling for violent and abusive passengers to be banned from airports, in order to protect staff from abuse and harassment.
Career clarity opens doors at Radisson, says HR chief
Hospitality is a popular first rung on the careers ladder. But how does a global hotel brand like Radisson manage career progression and engagement?
Male teacher denied flexible working wins sexism claim
Male teacher at private school, sacked after asking for flexible hours to drop off his children, wins claim for sex discrimination.
Ryanair ponders wage freeze as fuel costs rise
Ryanair is considering a temporary wage freeze for staff as it deals with a sharp rise in fuel costs.
EHRC updates sexual harassment and harassment guidance
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has updated its technical guidance following the changes to harassment legislation that came into force on 30 October.
Video: What to do when a trade union access request arrives
Follow these simple steps when a trade union requests access to your workplace, and watch our expert discussion.