Managing employees/workers
The UK Government is seeking to introduce the right to "switch off", which will allow workers to disconnect from work and not be contacted by their employer outside working hours. Labour has indicated that it intends to follow the models in Ireland and Belgium but with the details of the legislation still unclear, what clues can employers glean from these and other countries' approaches to the right to disconnect?
With individuals from Baby Boomers to Generation Z bringing unique perspectives, aspirations and technological fluency, a "one-size-fits-all" approach to career development is no longer effective. Instead, fostering an environment of open communication, understanding and tailored support is paramount to unlocking the full potential of every employee, says career development expert Caroline Green.
Despite the benefits of working with talent in different jurisdictions, companies are sometimes hesitant to take the first step into global hiring because they're not sure how to manage an international workforce compliantly. Miranda Zolot, general counsel at Oyster, sets out some actionable strategies to ensure compliance when managing a globally distributed team.
For new fathers, taking some time off work to bond and spend quality time with their newborn is their number one priority - but they do not always enjoy generous statutory entitlements to do so. In fact, some countries do not provide specific leave for fathers at all. How does the UK's offering compare to global norms?
During the state opening of Parliament, the Government trailed its Employment Rights Bill, which will make wide-ranging and radical changes to employment law in the coming years. In advance of the publication of the full text of the Employment Rights Bill, what do HR professionals need to know about what is in store for them?
Companies are realising the advantages of hiring workers internationally, but it can be tricky to recruit, pay and manage workers in foreign countries. If you don't have legal entities in the countries where you want to hire, working with an employer of record (EOR) is the easiest way to leverage a global workforce. As Remote's Preston Wickersham explains, it's a cost-effective approach that minimises the many risks of global expansion, whether you're a startup, a small- or medium-sized business or a large enterprise.
The 2024 Uefa European Football Championship - Euro 2024 - kicks off tonight with hosts Germany taking on Scotland in Munich. Twenty-four nations are taking part between 14 June and the final on 14 July. Employers should plan ahead to make the most of the impact that this large sporting event can have on staff mental health and morale, while also planning ahead to minimise disruption.
With a general election confirmed for 4 July 2024, senior legal editor Fiona Cuming looks at two key areas where Labour's employment law proposals, if implemented, would transform the face of employment law in the UK and have significant implications for employers.
After Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a general election on 4 July 2024, Personnel Today looks at what might happen to the raft of employment law changes on the horizon.
The Employment Rights (Amendment, Revocation and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2023 were intended to simplify the calculation of holiday pay and entitlement following the UK's departure from the EU. But they seem to have brought as much confusion as clarity. Darren Newman provides some guidance.
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