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IR35: What does public-sector HR need to know about the April 2021 changes?

Date:: 5 February 2021

HR professionals in public authorities may think that the extension of IR35 reforms to the private sector in April 2021 will not affect them. However, public-sector bodies need to be aware of, and prepare for, some changes to the rules.

Modern slavery statement changes: What will employers have to do differently?

Date:: 4 November 2020

The Government has confirmed that it is going ahead with major changes to the duty on large employers to publish an annual modern slavery statement. What changes will employers have to make to the content of, and process for publishing, their statement and which additional employers will be covered?

Police sector: Attracting recruits from different BAME groups

Date:: 2 October 2020

We look at what police forces are doing to attract recruits from different black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) groups and consider if positive discrimination is necessary to increase the number of BAME police officers.

NHS to focus on flexible working and staff wellbeing

Date:: 30 July 2020

Flexible working, education and health and wellbeing are at the forefront of the new NHS People Plan, which the Government hopes will make "real and lasting change" within England's health service.

Police sector: Returning to duty during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

Date:: 19 May 2020

We look at how the police service is bringing returners back into its workforce to help support policing needs during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Police sector: Shift and night working

Date:: 27 November 2019

We look at how shift and night working operates in the police sector and some of the initiatives aimed at reducing the potential negative impact of such working patterns.

Apprenticeships: Challenges and opportunities for local authorities

Date:: 12 November 2019

We look at the challenges that local authorities face in meeting the public sector apprenticeship target, alongside the opportunities that apprenticeships can present for local government employers.

Holiday pay calculation and back payments

Date:: 8 August 2019

Consultant editor Darren Newman looks at the latest rulings in a long line of holiday pay cases, including one with significant back-pay implications for Northern Ireland employers. He also explains why the issue of lengthy back-pay periods may not yet be completely resolved for employers in the rest of the UK.

Menopause support in the police sector

Date:: 31 July 2019

We look at how the menopause can affect women working in the police sector and some of the initiatives that are being taken to support them.

Police sector: Workplace culture and leadership style

Date:: 26 June 2019

We look at how workplace culture and leadership style are evolving in a police service facing changing challenges.

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IR35: What does public-sector HR need to know about the April 2021 changes?

Modern slavery statement changes: What will employers have to do differently?

Police sector: Attracting recruits from different BAME groups

NHS to focus on flexible working and staff wellbeing

Police sector: Returning to duty during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

Police sector: Shift and night working

Apprenticeships: Challenges and opportunities for local authorities

Holiday pay calculation and back payments

Menopause support in the police sector

Police sector: Workplace culture and leadership style

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