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Disabled U.K. Workers Facing Ultimatum After New Policy Announcement: WFH Or Lose Benefits

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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s autumn statement has sparked debate on how deeply the new government economic policy will affect disabled individuals who are actively receiving benefits. However, it also proposes controversial measures that would impact disabled individuals who are currently receiving benefits. The post Disabled U.K.

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Way Beyond The 9-to-5: Could A 70-Hour Workweek Ever Be A Good Thing?

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While there’s been much talk about the sought-after four-day workweek, or even the five-day, 32-hour workweek, have you heard of the proposed 70-hour workweek? Conversely, a shorter workweek, such as a four-day workweek, is often proposed as a way to improve work/life balance.

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U.K. Government Demands End Of Four-Day Workweek Trials

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This decision has added to the debate about the future of work and the balance between employee well-being and non-traditional work schedules. The four-day work week, where employees work reduced hours while maintaining their existing salary, is gaining global interest as a proposal for better work-life balance. However, the U.K.

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Will Remote Work Be A Mandated Right In The Future Of Work?

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A proposed amendment in the Czech Republic would force employers to allow remote work for certain categories of employees, including carers, pregnant women, and parents of children under the age of 15. . The reality that health is on the line brings up the question of whether remote work is simply a benefit…or if it should it be a right?

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The AI Revolution Liberating Workers From The Office

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Additionally, AI can encrypt data and enforce policies to safeguard sensitive information, ensuring that remote workers can confidently access and share company resources without compromising security. Other experts even propose a full shut-down on further AI research.

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Members of European Parliament back charter to ‘revolutionise workplace wellbeing’

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Under the Charter, MEPs are calling to modernise Europe’s policy approach to workplace wellbeing by focusing on solutions across four themes: (1) life beyond work, (2) social connection, (3) privacy and trust, and (4) digital wellness. Pîslaru, Chair of the European Parliament Committee on Employment and Social Affairs.

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Sick pay reform should encourage people back into work, government claims

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Under the proposed adjustment, SSP would climb from its current weekly level of £109.40 Businesses, while expressing sympathy for their staff’s health challenges, have consistently raised concerns about rising operational costs, including business rates and minimum wage requirements. to a more substantial £172.48 In 2022, 185.6

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