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U.K. Gov. Threatens Funding Cuts In Response To Four-Day Week Trial

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The council officially launched its four-day trial in January 2023. The outcomes of these trials will be important data used when shaping future work policies. According to a report published by Fortune, the trial has seen more than 700 staff members work 80% of their hours for full pay. The shorter work week experiments in the U.K.,

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Rejection of flexible working request shouldn’t blind employers to their legal duties

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This is what happened in Wilson v Financial Conduct Authority 2302739/2023. The Respondent’s policy was that post-pandemic, the Claimant was expected to work in the office 40 percent of the time and could work the other 60 percent remotely. The Claimant brought a claim in the Employment Tribunal against the Respondent.

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Tips for Managing Politics In the Workplace During Election Season

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As 2023 wraps up and the election year begins, decisions about how to handle politics at work are looming. Company policy that works best will be directly tied to company values. He adds their HR department is ready and willing with an open-door policy to help with disputes or resolution.