Football has a funny way of bringing people together... and sometimes stirring up a little controversy too. This week, Scotland's qualification for the 2026 World Cup has become the talk of the UK after reports emerged that Scottish fans could be getting a special bank holiday to celebrate the occasion. For Scotland supporters, it's a huge moment. The national team hasn't appeared at a World Cup since 1998, meaning an entire generation of fans has never experienced seeing Scotland compete on...

What UK Employers Need to Know About the EU Pay Transparency Directive The EU Pay Transparency Directive is one of the biggest shifts in employment and reward practices in recent years — and while the UK is no longer part of the EU, many UK employers will still be affected. For organisations with employees, operations, or recruitment activity in the EU, the Directive introduces significant new obligations around pay transparency, gender pay reporting, and equal pay accountability. What Is the...

Turning Awareness into Action: How HR and Managers Can Make It Happen Mental Health Foundation’s Mental Health Awareness Week theme of Action is a timely reminder of something many workplaces struggle with: We talk about mental health. We share resources. We raise awareness. But do people actually do anything differently? Working in HR, management or any position really can often feel lonely and with a lot of people working from home, its extremely common for mental health concerns to...