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[UK] Working from home is a ‘double-edged sword’ [UK] Working from home is a ‘double-edged sword’

The emphasis on WFH flexibility highlights a firm shift in workforce priorities; flexibility now rivals other key job aspects, including...
30 Sep 2022

[Ireland] Impact of Budget 2023 on those earning €40,000 or under [Ireland] Impact of Budget 2023 on those earning €40,000 or under

Many people have been struggling to make ends meet after rising rates of inflation further exacerbated the cost of living...
28 Sep 2022

[UK] Pension funds faced ‘mass collapse’ within hours without BOE intervention [UK] Pension funds faced ‘mass collapse’ within hours without BOE intervention

The chain of events began after the pound plunged in the wake of last week's mini-budget. That, in turn, led to the...
28 Sep 2022

[UK] HR reaction to IR35 reforms [UK] HR reaction to IR35 reforms

IR35 reforms first came into effect in April 2021 and shifted the responsibility for determining a worker's employment status from...
27 Sep 2022

[UK] NatWest’s male bankers granted a year off for fatherhood [UK] NatWest’s male bankers granted a year off for fatherhood

Equal paid parental leave is becoming increasingly common but NatWest is an outlier in offering fathers a full year off.
26 Sep 2022

[Czech Republic] Health ministry proposes lowering minimum workplace temperatures [Czech Republic] Health ministry proposes lowering minimum workplace temperatures

The new proposal from the Health Ministry would lower the minimum allowable temperature to 18 degrees Celsius in Czech offices.
26 Sep 2022

[UK] Mini-budget puts further pressure on payroll teams [UK] Mini-budget puts further pressure on payroll teams

According to global pay solutions expert CloudPay, the current situation only highlights the need for more flexible payroll processes.
26 Sep 2022