Statutory Sick Pay Reform: When the new UK rules start in 2026
When do the new sick pay rules start in the UK? Find out more about the 2026 statutory sick pay reform, dates, eligibility changes, and Day 1 rights. ...
What Is a Sabbatical Leave Policy and Should More Employers Offer Them?
What is sabbatical leave and is it still a relevant workplace benefit today? Breaking down the pros and cons of this employee benefit. ...
A Lesson In Empathy: How to Support Working Moms In the Workplace
From offering a place to pump to ensuring that flexibility guides the way, there are many ways to support working moms in the workplace. ...
What HR Needs to Know About the Solo Economy: Benefit Planning for Singles
The rise of single-person households has given birth to the solo economy, but management policies haven’t necessarily kept up with the trends. ...
Bereavement Leave Isn’t Just a Fringe Benefit but a Central Employee Demand
The demand for bereavement leave is growing, but employers aren’t necessarily planning to increase their offerings at a similar scale. ...
Are In-House Therapists at Work a Good Idea? Diving Into Mental Health Musings
Providing in-house therapists at work could be the key to happier and more productive employees who feel supported on the job. ...
Why the EU Pay Transparency Trigger is HR’s New Priority
The arrival of the EU pay transparency directive represents more than a monumental shift in the European Labor Law. ...
Why the New SSP Reform is a massive productivity play
The new SSP reform in 2026 ends the “presenteeism paradox.” Learn how Day-One Sick Pay and the Employment Rights Act 2025 impact UK productivity. ...
Could Denmark’s Childcare System Be the Blueprint to Addressing the Motherhood Penalty?
Denmark’s childcare system is one of the most comprehensive systems for early care, which, in turn, supports working parents. ...
Improved PTO Offerings Could Be the Solution to Reducing Employee Turnover
There is a link between PTO and employee turnover, with additional paid time off helping employees stay on the job. ...
Shutdown Back Pay Update 2026: Do furloughed employees get paid?
Do furloughed employees get back pay? Your legal rights under GEFTA after the federal shutdown of 2026 cover a lot more. ...
HR’s Playbook for 2025 Federal Government Shutdown
The federal government shutdown in 2026, which began at midnight on January 31, has once again transformed our civil service into a collateral pawn of partisan brinkmansh...
What Are Summer Fridays and How Can They Help Your Workforce?
Summer Fridays are a great way to boost workplace culture and employee well-being, adding a scheduled break to the employee timetable. ...
HSAs Have a Messaging Problem. This Could Be the Fix.
There’s a moment that plays out quietly in households across the country. An employee reviews their paycheck. They see a decent salary, decent benefits, maybe even a co...
Job Security and Professional Agility Are Leading Workforce Ambitions in 2026
Employees are renewing their career ambitions with great vigor in 2026. Tangible job security and professional agility are part of their demands. ...
Why the 13th Month Pay Rule is the Philippines’ Most Human Labor Law
From the history of the 13th month salary law to the specific Philippines payroll rules that govern it, we explore everything. ...
