Corporate Governance

Employers have a legal and ethical duty to raise awareness on the importance of sustainability and energy efficiency. What better time to promote this than during Big Energy Week?

In this guide, we’ll look at what nutrient neutrality is, why it’s important, and how to promote it within your building projects.

A new report compiled by the Work Foundation at Lancaster University, commissioned by the TUC, has found that 1.24 million people are employed on zero-hours contracts in the UK, a record high.

The Government has announced that Global Talent visas, available for leaders or potential leaders in academia or research, arts and culture and digital technology, have been extended.

The Government has delayed the introduction of tighter laws on tipping under the Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA 2025) after criticism of the Government’s plans from the trade union, Unite.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released version 2 of the Apprenticeship Funding Rules for 2026 – 2027 that employers in England must follow to get funding for their apprenticeships. A draft of the rules was published in April 2026.

The Government has published a report and launched an open public consultation on time off for public duties. It is open for responses until 11.59pm on 4 September 2026.

Sporting fans are spoilt for choice this summer — whatever your preference, there are tournaments, matches and action to follow in a wide range of sports, not to mention the men’s FIFA World Cup that kicks off on 11 June 2026. While this can be a time for celebration, it’s also potentially a time for HR issues to arise. For employers looking to get ahead of the game and get ready for this year’s sporting summer, we set out our top tips below.