Zero-hours staff reveal fears over speaking out on rights
Workers on zero-hours contracts and irregular hours are afraid to speak out about their rights for fear of losing their job, a new report has revealed. A study by Citizens
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NHS needs smaller workforce to improve efficiency, think tank
The NHS would be more efficient if it had a smaller workforce, a think-tank has suggested. Reform said that as around half the health service’s budget is spent on staffing,
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Head of Social Work calls for living wage for care workers
Failing to pay the living wage to care workers risks affecting the standard of care received by vulnerable people, the Head of Social Work at Birmingham City University has warned.
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Healthcare workers could be banned from smoking under new guidelines
Healthcare workers should not be allowed to smoke during work hours or when recognisable as an employee, according to new guidelines. Other measures suggested by the National Institute for Health
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Engage: How do we afford the living wage for care workers?
Des Kelly OBE argues that pay for care workers is one of the most important issues facing social care … and one of the most controversial How many care
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Minister pays tribute to social workers
Social Services Minister Jim Wells has paid tribute to Northern Ireland’s social workers following an event to recognise and celebrate excellence in social work practice. The fourth Regional Social Work
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Outsourcing job contracts impacts care standards, TUC
Outsourcing public services leads to staff working longer hours for less pay and worse contracts, according to a new study. The TUC said that workers in privatised services are more
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NI minister to tackle abuse of zero hours contracts
Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry is considering a package of measures aimed at protecting vulnerable workers who work on zero hours contracts. Officials from the Department for Employment
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Salary transparency could help narrow gender pay gap
New research released from Glassdoor, a jobs and careers community, reveals that discussing salary is still a taboo in the workplace, as just 35 percent of employees know what their
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Adult social services workforce figures ‘deeply worrying’
New workforce statistics published by the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) have been described as ‘deeply worrying’ by charity Independent Age. The report shows that two thirds of
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