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Beware the curse of the laptop warrior
2 Apr 2020Stephen Bevan considers the plight of the many millions of new homeworkers and how this dramatic shift in working pattern could affect their physical and emotional wellbeing.
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Covid-19: A time to be compassionate and rational (part 2)
30 Mar 2020In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, Ed Griffin reflects on a framework of questions that can help HR professionals navigate the process of making difficult and challenging decisions.
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Coaching for wellbeing and resilience
26 Mar 2020What can employers of Coronavirus key workers do to aid staff welfare and morale? Dr Alison Carter considers the evidence-based benefits of coaching and its potential to enhance resilience and wellbeing.
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Conference calls, coughs and children: Can parents really work from home?
25 Mar 2020IES employment policy researchers consider the impact on working parents in light of school and business closure, identifying several areas where support for (previously) working parents needs to be further strengthened.
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Covid-19 Jobs and Incomes package: IES response
20 Mar 2020IES Director Tony Wilson reflects on the Chancellor’s plans to protect millions of jobs but questions the current support offered to the millions of self-employed.
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Covid-19: A time to be compassionate and rational
19 Mar 2020Ed Griffin looks at the steps businesses need to take to tackle the coronavirus crisis, urging compassion and sensitivity from management and HR.
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Coronavirus benefit: Do what it says on the tin
18 Mar 2020Guest author Bill Wells draws on over 30 years' experience as a labour market economist and makes recommendations for a temporary Coronavirus benefit that can be delivered easily to those who need it.
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Combating Inequality 2: The Budget and levelling up, levelling down and levelling in
18 Mar 2020In the second of a series looking at issues around inequality and ahead of a forthcoming book, Duncan Brown looks at the Budget commitments to tackle pay and wealth differentials in the UK.
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March jobs figures: A timely reminder that we must not lose sight of those already out of work
17 Mar 2020Tony Wilson reflects on this month's labour market statistics, that provide a timely reminder that we don't lose sight of those already out of work as economic inactivity continues to rise for those with long term health conditions.
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This crisis shows that sick pay and Universal Credit are no longer fit for purpose – here’s five ways that Parliament needs to fix them
16 Mar 2020How will government support the many millions of workers finding themselves off work, sick or in self-isolation? Tony Wilson considers the urgent steps Parliament needs to take in order to protect the public, support those off work and to keep the economy moving.