Federal funding could help employers prepare for disruption in the labor market, but the money is often difficult to access, Assistant Labor Secretary Henry Mack told SHRM26 attendees. Source: www.hrdive.com
Tuesday 14 July 2026, 11:00am BST With the new unfair dismissal protections coming into force in January 2027, HR and reward professionals need to understand how the risk landscape has changed. Qualifying periods for ordinary unfair dismissal protection drop from two years to just six months, but the statutory cap on unfair dismissal compensatory awards
The number of employee‑owned businesses receiving tax clearance fell to a four‑year low in Q1 2026, according to data obtained by Price Bailey accountancy firm. Data released by HMRC under the Freedom of Information Act showed that only 90 employee ownership trusts (EOTs) received tax clearance in the first quarter of this year, the lowest
With so many headlines about high unemployment, it’s not surprising that employers feel complacent about employees not wanting to leave. But not paying attention to your flight risks could prove difficult once the job market starts to recover, says Bharat Siyani. Staff retention strategies aren’t a top priority right now. That’s what I’m hearing from
Two police officers involved in the arrest of Henry Nowak after he had been stabbed by Vickrum Digwa are under investigation for potential gross misconduct. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said that, having reviewed all aspects of the ongoing investigation, the evidence indicates that both officers – who were the first to arrive
From today, employers can apply for the new Youth Jobs Grant, claiming £3,000 for every eligible young person they recruit. Businesses taking on new hires aged 18 to 24, who have been on universal credit and looking for work for six months or more, can apply for the grant. Employers in England, Scotland and Wales
Andy Burnham would devolve employment support to the regions as part of his plan for ‘good growth in every postcode’. Making his first major policy speech before, as is widely expected, he becomes prime minister on 20 July, Burnham said: “Where young people need mental health support, it should be provided as part of in-work
Nearly two decades on from her seminal ‘Working for a healthier tomorrow’ review, the UK has made little progress in tackling the deep “structural problems” it faces around work and health, Professor Dame Carol Black has said. Dame Carol, whose recommendations included replacing the sick note with the fit note, was speaking at last week’s
Resident doctors in England have marginally voted to accept the government’s pay and jobs offer, bringing three years of strike action in the NHS to an end. Nearly 33,000 resident doctors voted in a referendum called by the British Medical Association after it cancelled a nationwide strike at the eleventh hour on 13 June and
Controlling for factors like pay and benefits, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics found that engagement in the work is key. Source: www.hrdive.com
