A new law that protects public service workers from violence and abuse while doing their jobs has taken effect in England and Wales. The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act, which received... Read more »
Twitter employees have warned of a mass exodus when Elon Musk takes over the company. But, by redefining its purpose and reinforcing its values, the company has a chance to develop a... Read more »
Big four accounting and services firm PwC has told employees they can finish work early on Fridays over the summer. Between 1 June and 31 August, the firm’s 22,000 staff will be... Read more »
Entrepreneur and celebrity Alan Sugar has dismissed PriceWaterhouseCoopers’ decision to give workers Friday afternoons off throughout summer as a ‘bloody joke’. The big four services giant has extended last year’s summer Fridays... Read more »
Not getting enough good-quality sleep can undermine people’s attempts to keep weight off after dieting, according to research findings that could have particular relevance for shift workers and those working unsociable hours.... Read more »
If Alan Sugar enjoys raging about hybrid working, he’ll really love reading the latest happiness at work findings… It’s always useful when a cutting-edge entrepreneur leaves the thick foliage of business-speak and... Read more »
A ban on exclusivity clauses for low-paid workers and changes to data protection rules are likely to feature in this year’s Queen’s Speech, which will be delivered tomorrow (10 May) to parliament.... Read more »
Food delivery business Deliveroo has agreed a recognition deal with trade union GMB covering the company’s 90,000 drivers and riders. The GMB described the agreement as “historic” and said that the workers... Read more »
Tesco has announced a flexible working trial that could see people able to use office space within their local grocery stores. The chain’s New Malden store in London will be the pioneer... Read more »
Ministers risk driving ‘good people’ out of Whitehall with their criticism of working at home, the first civil service commissioner has said. Baroness Gisela Stuart, who is tasked with overseeing civil service... Read more »