The movement towards a shorter working week has gathered momentum due to a number of companies taking part in four-day week trials in the UK and abroad. CIPD’s report examines employer perspectives of the challenges and opportunities that come with adopting a shorter working week. These trials will give insights into how these organisations manage…
Against the backdrop of the UKโs worst cost-of-living crisis in decades, with the annual rate of CPI inflation increasing by 10.4% in February 2023, CIPD research finds that fewer employees are finding it easy to pay their bills. Charles Cotton, CIPD’s senior policy advisor on performance and reward. Year-to-year data from the Chartered Institute of Personnel…
Work-based learning, and apprenticeships in particular, benefit employers and young people in many ways. Organisations can recruit talent, get different perspectives in the workplace, and train the next generation of skilled employees. Apprentices can learn skills at work and gain relevant qualifications that will set them up for a successful career in their chosen field…
Employee health and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do at CIPD to promote better working lives, says Mags Mc Monagle of CIPD Ireland. The global effects of the COVID pandemic emphasised more than ever the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance as people reassess what is most important in their…
Whether youโre looking to expand your team, find new talent or add new skills to your business, hiring an apprentice is a cost-effective solution. You can find detailed guidance for employers in England hiring an apprentice. There is additional information available if youโre in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. This guide by the Federation of…