The government’s employment support shake-up must take complex regional variations in capacity and need into account if it is to avoid making England’s North-South divide even worse, think-tank...
Increases to both minimum wages and employer National Insurance contributions threaten to reduce employment opportunities for younger people, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS).
Labour’s promise of beefed-up employment rights should not be seen as a “free lunch” for workers, and could push down wages and lead to job losses among lower-paid employees, the Institute for Fiscal...
The exodus of working-age people from their jobs since Covid-19 could be halted if the government takes action on pensions, childcare and widespread ill-health, but those who have already retired are...
Public bodies are on the front line of the fight against modern slavery, but much more can be done to effect real change. Will a new bill strengthen the detection, deterrence and enforcement of a...
The role of managers is key to creating an inclusive and understanding work environment for women in finance roles, experts told delegates at Public Finance Live.
In the UK, many public finance professionals from ethnic minorities feel they have to work harder and be better qualified to reach the same positions as their white colleagues.
The government is set to launch a new training college for civil servants and senior council officers, to improve skills and knowledge that help with the ‘levelling up’ agenda.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has confirmed an extension to cash incentives for hiring new apprentices, as well as the flagship KickStart scheme to help boost employment.
Members at some larger local authorities are keen for staff to return to office working to help mitigate losses to regional economies, CIPFA chief executive Rob Whiteman told delegates to his...
Marion Cameron is working as a local authority finance officer, thanks to an initiative helping women return to the workplace following a career break.
The government’s decision to revoke the £95,000 exit payment cap is likely to cause work for public sector bodies in a number of areas, according to Sarah Lamont, employment lawyer at law firm Bevan...
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced the government is to amend its Job Support Scheme to increase support to businesses affected by reduced trade resulting from Covid-19.
