What does it mean to 'furlough' an employee? How do I record sickness due to COVID-19? We answer these questions and more — in plain English.

Our campaign highlighted the problems with Britain's railway services — but it points to much wider issues.

Boost visibility of labour costs with this simple but important metric, and find out how to use it for planning rotas, and reviewing your restaurant's performance.

UK employers could soon be required to record daily working hours for each and every employee.

In such a labour-intensive industry, people management is key. Rota planning forms an important part of making sure your people are in the right place at the right time.

It's easy to cut staffing costs in the short term, but making sustainable, long term changes can seem more challenging.

Everything you need to know about the biggest workplace reforms in more than 20 years.

Hourly employees often 'guesstimate' their timesheets, usually to their benefit! While a few minutes extra pay here and there may seem harmless enough, this type of 'time theft' can soon add up. Here's what to do about it.