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BLOG Written by Emma Chandler on 28 February 2023 With a focus on firefighting and immediate HR issues during the pandemic, plus the subsequent widespread

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BLOG Written by Jane Hallas on 9 February 2023 Industrial action is a major concern for schools right now, and the prospect can cause a great deal

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The recent rise in settlement agreements โ€“ and employees refusing to sign them

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BLOG In an increasingly uncertain operating environment in which businesses are facing sustained financial pressure, employers want certainty around costs. This includes security that they

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