What are the new statutory rates and limits that have come into effect this year? Katherine Watkins has put together a guide which explains.
People
Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
The FCA has recently released a discussion paper on diversity and inclusion in financial services. What do firms need to consider to ensure they are sufficiently prioritising diversity and inclusion in the workplace?
Flexible Working
Flexible working is on the increase. Katherine Watkins explores the benefits, as well as the challenges, of flexible working models.
Shaping the New Vision for HR
Our working lives have altered drastically, and businesses now have important decisions to make about how they want to work in future. Katherine Watkins looks at how organisations can support their people through times of change.
Wellbeing in the Workplace – Why it Matters
Covid-19 has disrupted our working lives. As your organisation continues to navigate the ‘new normal’, it may be worth pausing to reflect on the wellbeing of the workforce. Is your workplace a happy one?
Leading by Example – Culture and Conduct
Over recent years, culture has become fundamental to the FCA’s regulatory approach. Where senior managers embody a responsible, compliant culture, better behaviours and better outcomes are encouraged – but what does this look like in practice?
Improving Employment Accessibility
An estimated 20% of the UK working-age population has some form of disability or long-term health condition. By not providing accessible employment opportunities, businesses could be missing out on high quality applicants with a diverse range of skills and experience.
Tips for returning to work after maternity leave during a pandemic
Senior Graphic designer Hazel O’Neill talks about the challenges new parents face on returning to work from maternity leave in a pandemic.
Regaining a Work-Life Balance
As we approach another possible month of lockdown, it is clear that the novelty of remote working has worn very thin. Why has it become so difficult to keep a clear distance between the working and personal life?