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Chris Britton says transparency becomes legal non‑negotiable

by Emilia Reyes

Salary transparency is set to become a legal requirement in the UK after the government announced plans to amend anti‑discrimination legislation, mandating that employers list pay details in job adverts. Transparency builds trust. New law makes pay details compulsory The upcoming rule aims to eliminate hidden compensation and give job seekers clear information before they apply. Campaign groups have welcomed the move, saying that honest adverts should have been standard…

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New Rules for Right-to-Work Checks Employers using digital right-to-work checks will be able to verify British and Irish workers using passports that expired up to six months earlier under new government rules published this week. The government published updated standards for digital right-to-work verification on 1 September. The revised code replaces one issued in June that never came into force. Allowing recently expired passports Under the new code, a digital…

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Jennifer Liston-Smith: Gen Z coaching insights for wellbeing strategy

by Millaray Vargas

Jennifer Liston-Smith: Gen Z coaching insights for wellbeing strategy Leaders must build wellbeing strategies based on what Gen Z workers actually need, not just generic corporate programs. Jennifer Liston-Smith, a business psychologist and leadership coach, notes that as budget planning for 2027 begins, insights from coaching sessions with employees aged up to 29 reveal a clear disconnect between what leadership assumes young professionals want and what they are actually asking…

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Low Contract Prices Hurt Employee Wages

Low contract prices may hurt employee wages and lead to higher turnover.

Millaray Vargas Sep 18, 2026 Resume Rewrites

Low Contract Prices Hurt Employee Wages

F acility management firms require contracts with adequate wages. Securing business with a low contract price might offer short-term gains, but an unrealistic figure undermines long-term stability. Inadequate wages and uncertain payments lead to higher turnover, unfilled positions, increased...

hiring, overtime, training expenses, and inconsistent service quality. Overburdened staff are prone to errors, while HR teams struggle with administrative tasks and employee complaints. Clients seek improved services at reduced costs. Facility management firms require contracts and profit margins, while...

India adopts single time standard nationwide

India adopts single time standard nationwide with Indian Standard Time mandatory from...

Emilia Reyes Sep 15, 2026 Interview Playbook

India adopts single time standard nationwide

I ndian Standard Time becomes mandatory in 2027 for official activities. The Government of India has announced that Indian Standard Time (IST) will become the mandatory reference for all official, commercial, administrative, and digital activities beginning in 2027. This...

initiative, branded as “One Nation, One Time”, is expected to reshape how organisations, employers, and digital platforms manage records, transactions, and workforce operations. The notification, issued by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, introduces the Legal Metrology...

HR Teams Shift Focus to Drive Business Growth

HR teams are transforming into strategic partners, aligning talent strategy with business...

Millaray Vargas Sep 11, 2026 Salary Insights

HR Teams Shift Focus to Drive Business Growth

H R professionals are increasingly focusing on aligning talent strategy with organizational objectives to drive growth. Human Resources is evolving from a support function to a key business driver. The focus has shifted from managing people-related processes to aligning...

talent strategy with business growth. This transformation is driven by the recognition that HR’s role must extend beyond traditional responsibilities like recruitment, engagement, and compliance to actively contribute to organizational success. By integrating people strategy with business objectives, HR becomes...

George Stern warns of growing workplace trust gap

Former McKinsey consultant George Stern reveals a widening trust gap between leaders...

Millaray Vargas Sep 8, 2026 Interview Playbook

George Stern warns of growing workplace trust gap

G eorge Stern’s platform logs up to 20 anonymous employee submissions daily, exposing conflicts between company policies and management decisions. George Stern, a former McKinsey consultant who now analyzes workplace culture, tracks a growing divide between corporate leadership and...

their staff. His platform, which gathers anonymous employee accounts, now logs up to 20 daily submissions—many detailing management decisions that clash with stated company guidelines. A widely shared post described an employee denied bereavement leave for attending a grandmother’s funeral....