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April 2021 rollout of changes to private sector off-payroll rules looks likely as finance bill passes final reading in the Commons

Business secretary launches R&D roadmap to entice scientists and researchers from overseas, as report warns of the need to retrain British workers

With furloughed staff unable to resume their old roles and demand for products and services low, the government must prioritise ‘future-proof sectors’, say experts

More flexibility in the apprenticeship levy also needed if plans to guarantee every young person an in-work placement are to succeed, experts warn

During the CIPD's most recent webinar on race, a leading D&I expert said the pandemic and Black Lives Matter protests have given employers a ‘once in a lifetime opportunity’

Speakers on a CIPD webinar encouraged those with ‘all-white leadership teams’ to become familiar with the relevant terminology and historic examples of racism

Experts call on businesses to overcome ‘systemic challenges’ that lead to ethnic minority workers being expected to ‘act white’

Experts highlight ‘significant staff engagement and performance benefits’ brought by continued flexibility after lockdown