Stronger dismissal protections for pregnant women and new parents to take effect in October 2027

Employers will face stricter requirements when dismissing pregnant women and new parents from October 2027, under new government reforms designed to strengthen workplace protections for employees with family responsibilities. The changes, announced by the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, will introduce a new proportionality test for employment tribunals considering unfair dismissal cases involving […]
Building a Coaching Culture: How HR Teams can Make leadership development part of everyday work

Executive coaching can help senior leaders improve their judgement, communication, confidence and effectiveness. But its impact may remain relatively contained if the benefits are limited to a small number of executives receiving individual support… A chief executive might become better at listening and delegation through coaching, for example, while managers elsewhere in the organisation continue […]
SalAd: More than just a car benefit

Driving employee financial wellbeing, supporting sustainability goals and a more rewarding benefits experience. As HR professionals seek innovative ways to attract, engage and retain talent, employee benefits must deliver genuine value, financial reassurance and meaningful support. A smarter way to drive SalAd from Fleet Operations is a salary sacrifice car scheme that enables employees to […]
Lay the ground for 2025 success at the Employee Benefits & Rewards Forum

The Employee Benefits & Rewards Forum is a high-end, exclusive event during which senior professionals like yourself have an unparalleled opportunity to meet on-on-one with the industry’s top suppliers, and discuss your business needs. This event only comes round once a year, so don’t miss out! DATE: Thursday 28th November VENUE: Hilton, London Canary Wharf COST: Completely Free! Your free […]