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.
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. […]
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 […]
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.
In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the ubiquity of smartphones might suggest that everyone has equal access to the latest digital tools. However, “phone poverty” remains a significant barrier, particularly for frontline workers who rely heavily on mobile technology for their day-to-day tasks. This means that as software developers increasingly build business applications that require […]
From payroll to benefits and employee planning, here’s how Rachel Reeves’s Autumn Budget 2024 is shaking things up for HR teams in the UK.
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?
The article highlights how traditional HR systems struggle to handle today’s flexible workforce, urging the need for modern platforms with better contract management, real-time feedback, mobile access, and AI integration to boost efficiency.
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 […]