Opinion & Insights

- 20 Jan 2021
CIPD urges the Government to extend the Furlough Scheme ahead of the Budget
New report highlights employer concerns and need for urgent action to prevent unnecessary job losses
- 15 Jan 2021
CIPD: UK employment law already strikes the right balance for employers and workers
The CIPD has responded to concerns that worker protections could be ripped up as part of a post-Brexit overhaul of UK labour employment law, warning that the...
- 12 Jan 2021
Why being ‘busy’ isn’t a badge of honour
By Kathryn Barnes, EMEA Counsel, Globalization Partners
- 11 Jan 2021
Comment: Third lockdown labelled as 'worst sequel yet' - how should employers react?
Dean Sadler, CEO and Founder at Tribepad
- 07 Jan 2021
The ‘Big 5’ Benefits Trends for 2021
Matthew Gregson, Head of Corporate, Howden Employee Benefits & Wellbeing
- 07 Jan 2021
CIPD says businesses cannot wait for March Budget to get certainty on job protection measures beyond Spring
Following the Chancellor’s commitment to provide new grants to businesses, the CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development, is urging the Government...
- 07 Jan 2021
New Covid-19 restrictions: REC response
Responding to the announcement of tougher restrictions Neil Carberry, Chief Executive of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, said:
- 06 Jan 2021
REC response to Brexit deal: Good news on deal must be accompanied by practical support for businesses
Responding to the announcement that the UK and the EU have reached a Brexit deal, Neil Carberry, Chief Executive of the REC, said:
- 18 Dec 2020
ONS labour market statistics: REC response
Responding to the latest labour market figures from the ONS published this morning, Neil Carberry, Chief Executive of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation...
- 16 Dec 2020
UK unemployment figures paint a bleak picture
Joanne Frew, head of employment at DWF, comments on the ONS employment figures. She said: