What Is Paid Time Off (PTO) in the UK and How Does It Work?
Paid time off (PTO) is a benefit all employees are entitled to in the UK. This article explains what PTO is, and how to calculate entitlements for different types of UK workers.
HRPaid time off (PTO) is a benefit all employees are entitled to in the UK. This article explains what PTO is, and how to calculate entitlements for different types of UK workers.
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Annual leave is a core aspect of employment in the UK, providing workers with paid time off each year. Whether you are an employee or an employer, understanding the rules and rights surrounding annual leave is important, as it ensures you are getting – or giving – the correct entitlements, as per UK employment law.
This article explains what annual leave is, the entitlements under UK law, and how it can be managed effectively.
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Europe is home to some of the most exciting and rewarding cities to work in, each offering unique opportunities, vibrant cultures, and world-class infrastructure. Whether you’re a tech professional, a creative, or looking to climb the corporate ladder, these cities have something to offer. In this guide, we’ve ranked the top 10 cities to work in Europe based on cost of living, salary potential, job availability, and transport links. Let’s dive in and see what makes each of these cities a standout choice for professionals.
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Here are some of the most in-demand jobs of 2024, why they’re getting more popular, and why they’re so difficult to hire for.
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As workplaces strive for greater diversity, can we turn to AI to help us remove bias and discrimination? Or does it make the problem worse?
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Does the recent wave of back-to-office mandates from companies like Apple, Microsoft, Google, and Starbucks signal the terminal decline of remote work? No, because these headlines only scratch the surface; the reality is far more nuanced, even within these organisations.
For instance, 2024 data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows that while fully remote work has declined significantly since the pandemic, 14% of people in the UK still work exclusively from home—significantly more than before the pandemic. Additionally, 26% work in a hybrid capacity, with the remainder working in the office five days a week. 4 years post pandemic, despite some ups and downs, hybrid and remote working are now arguably established practices. If your business is beginning the journey toward remote working, here are some tips to help make that vision a reality.
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SourceFlow switched to SenseHR because they needed a more modern HR system that would grow with their business. Read about their experience here.
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We can’t predict the result of the 2024 General Election – but we can take a look at what different results could mean for HR and employment law.
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Is AI just another buzzword, or is it going to change the world? And what does this mean for HR professionals? Today’s article looks at how the next few years of AI and HR will come together.
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