New voluntary hourly rates in London and across the UK will boost earnings for workers at thousands of participating employers.
Just 4% of organisations have a policy that specifically covers cancer, despite almost half of HR managers stating they need one.
The HR body seeks a January start for new union access rights amid unresolved questions about digital compliance.
Major restaurant and hospitality chains join a government-backed recruitment initiative aimed at helping young people enter paid employment.
Businesses report weakening hiring confidence as recruitment expenses and training pressures restrict opportunities for inexperienced candidates.
Free recruitment and training support will help businesses hire female candidates from different professional backgrounds into paid technology roles.
Deskless employees place greater value on recognition but report less acknowledgement from senior leaders and weaker relationships with managers.
Ministers defend pension savings as MPs raise concerns about later retirement, pensioner poverty and the future cost of social care.
No leader can predict every outcome or anticipate every change that lies ahead. But the most effective leader will create an environment where people feel informed, supported and empowered to adapt.
Record application volumes and concerns over candidate misconduct are prompting businesses to reconsider how they assess emerging talent.
Global economic leaders warn that automation threatens graduate opportunities and could reshape career progression across advanced economies.
Employers face continued pay pressure as the Bank warns wage settlements may remain above levels needed to ease inflation.