Hybrid working and tax: what employers need to know

The now-defunct Office for Tax Simplification recently highlighted the need for tax policy to be aligned with modern working practices, including hybrid and remote working from overseas. Susan Ball looks at what... Read more »

White paper: Managing sickness absence in the hybrid workplace

With hybrid working now firmly embedded in many workplaces, research from Personnel Today and Cezanne HR finds many employers have not updated their absence policies to reflect new working practices, which could... Read more »

Businesses warned not to ditch hybrid working

Many large employers are considering enforcing return-to-office policies this year, according to research from business consultancy Gartner. But although many leaders feel that a return to the office is the only way... Read more »

Nursing degree applications fall 19%

Patient care will ‘continue to suffer’, according to the Royal College of Nursing, as the number of people applying for degrees in nursing across the UK fell by 19%. New figures from... Read more »

Driving performance and capability through L&D (webinar)

Wednesday 1 March 2023, 2:00pm GMT As organisations grapple with talent attraction in the wake of the pandemic, HR functions increasingly need to invest in the development of their teams. Learning and... Read more »

Frisky = risky. Some Valentine’s Day advice for employers

Valentine’s Day is here and HR staff are on red alert for signs of smooching – or are they? Judging by emails received by Personnel Today from eager PR operatives, there are... Read more »

RMT rejects ‘dreadful’ pay offers in rail dispute

The RMT has rejected the latest pay offers from Network Rail and the train operating companies in the ongoing dispute over pay, job security or working conditions. The Rail Delivery Group (RDG),... Read more »

STEM returners project receives government backing

The government is to fund an initiative to help people get back into science, technology and mathematics (STEM) careers following a break – particularly women. The 18-month-long scheme, which will be run... Read more »

Londoners would demand pay rise for office return

Nearly three-quarters (73%) of office workers in London would leave their job if they were no longer able to work from home for some of the week, and only a significant pay... Read more »

Avoid salary history questions in recruitment, guide urges

Employers and recruiters should not seek salary history from job candidates in any manner, including by asking applicants about their current pay and for their desired salary, according to new guidance. The... Read more »