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unpaid parental leave

An Overview of Unpaid Parental Leave in the UK

Welcoming a child into your family is an exciting time, but it can also come with added pressure finding a work-life balance being able to ...
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sick leave uk

An Overview of Sick Leave in the UK

We all get sick sometimes, this is why we have sick leave in the UK! It’s important that as an employee you know what your ...
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shared parental leave

An Overview of Shared Parental Leave in the UK

Having a child comes with lots of challenges; sleepless nights, crying (from both you and the baby!), and of course the dreaded never-ending list of ...
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An Overview of UK Compassionate Leave (Time Off for Dependants)

Compassionate leave is not something anyone wants to have to take, but in the times when it’s needed it’s an important policy for a business ...
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Average pay rise 2024

How Much Will the UK Pay Increase in 2024?

An annual pay rise holds significant importance for employees as it directly impacts their financial well-being and serves as a reflection of their contribution to ...
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paternity leave

An Overview of Paternity Leave in the UK

As an expectant parent it can be stressful, and not knowing what your paternity entitlement just adds to your worries. We’ve got the lowdown on ...
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KIT days, keeping in touch days

Keeping In Touch (KIT) Days: What You Need to Know

When it comes to maternity and adoption leave, there’s a lot of information out there. We often think about the basics—like pay and scheduling—but one ...
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maternity leave, maternity leave in the uk

An Overview of Maternity Leave in the UK

Having a baby comes with a lot of considerations and things to plan for, it can be a complicated enough time without being confused by ...
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UK National Insurance Rates to be Cut from 12% to 10%

In a landmark move, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced in his autumn statement changes to National Insurance rates, in a bid to boost workers incomes ...
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holiday pay for casual workers

Holiday Pay for Casual Workers: Your Entitlement

In the UK there was an estimated 1.7 million casual workers in 2019 according to the Office of National Statistics–and we can assume that number ...
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holiday entitlement

Everything You Need To Know About Holiday Entitlement

Everything you need to know about:  Holiday Entitlement Holiday entitlement is a vital right to rest, granted to employees, and backed by UK law. In ...
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global employee experience

Payroll’s Role in Global Employee Experience

Let’s face it.  There are plenty of people who enjoy their job. But no matter how much you love what you do, you love payday even ...
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