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Absence Management

Half the world away: Are festival season sickies a thing of the past?

Manchester, England - Festival season is in full swing, and employers are certainly seeing the impact of staff attending a variety of iconic events. Absence data from BrightHR gives insight…
Charity & CSR

New report reveals disconnect between volunteering policies and practice in UK workplaces

Despite 77% of companies offering paid volunteering time, 38% of employees never use it, with fewer than 10% engaging regularly London, UK, 15 July 2025 – A new survey by…
Diversity & Inclusion

Mastering Diversity Documentary Pre-Screening: A Gathering Of Voices, A Mission In Motion

“We Go Together or Not at All!” This bold declaration, the heartbeat of the Mastering Diversity Wales movement, echoed powerfully at the private pre-screening of the much-anticipated Mastering Diversity documentary…
Driving
Nearly half of employers don’t know how car allowances are spent, exposing grey fleet risks
News
Business owners have little faith in government to plug growing skills shortage
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Career Development
Out of Sight, Out of Promotion: Workers Worry Distance Dulls Career Prospects
Awards
Vibrant Community Diversity Heroes Shortlisted in Prestigious 2025 National Diversity Awards
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Background Screening
Alongside the burgeoning rise in ID fraud and candidate use of AI, 90% of businesses find candidate discrepancies during the screening process
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Awards
The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2025: What HR Development Leaders Can Learn
Employee Benefits
Simply Conveyancing drives sustainability and employee engagement with Tusker
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Business Advice for SMEs
Perkbox Vivup Group Partners with NatWest Mentor to Launch Wellbeing Offering for SMEs
Employee Benefits
Sustainability goals drive employer adoption of salary sacrifice car schemes, Tusker reports