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New Flexible Working Request Rights

New Flexible Working Request Rights

http://vivohr.co.uk/With thanks to Daniel Barnett for the update copied below that was in my mail box - there's a lot of talk about these new flexible working request rights so it is useful to clarify exactly what they will entail. From vivoHR & Training UK Ltd...

Is a 4-day working week coming ever closer?

Is a 4-day working week coming ever closer?

61 companies recently trialled a 4-day working week and, in a report, published this week the results seem to speak for themselves. 92%, that’s 56 business who took part in the trial have decided to continue with a 4-day working week with some making it a permanent...

2023/2024 Statutory Pay Increases

2023/2024 Statutory Pay Increases

We now know what the 2023/24 statutory pay rates will be in April 2023, and some of them are increasing significantly. If you are an employer who pays national minimum wage your salary budget is going to go up more than usual and is something you should start to think...

Flexible Working Changes Are Coming

Flexible Working Changes Are Coming

On 5 December the outcome of the government consultation for flexible working changes that allow a request to become a day one right was published.The government will support the bill as it passes through parliament and intend new flexible working changes to:· allow...

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and work

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and work

This weekend sees the start of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which will end on 18 December England have a least 3 games to play which take place on: Monday 21 November against Iran with a 1pm (UK time) kick offFriday 25 November against USA at 7pmTuesday 29 November...

Changes to right to work checks, this time it’s final!

Changes to right to work checks, this time it’s final!

You might be thinking you’ve got a touch of déjà vu but this is important new(ish) news! We’ve spoken a number of times over the past year about the temporary adjustments to right to work checks coming to an end which have been put back (and back and back), however...

Recruitment Process – The Importance of a Clear Plan!

Recruitment Process – The Importance of a Clear Plan!

Recruitment is inevitable! If your business is progressing there is likely to be a time when you will need to recruit to grow your team. It’s important that you draw up a clear plan before starting as it could end up messy. Or expensive! The recruitment process is an...