In this edition of CIPD Voice, our policy experts examine employer awareness of the new technical qualifications, misuse of drugs and alcohol in the workplace and bereavement leave, as well as how young people have been affected by the COVID-19 inspired recession, the changes to flexible and homeworking as a result of the pandemic and a guest article on workforce presenteeism.
Lizzie Crowley discusses employers' perceptions of T-Levels and how they have been affected by COVID-19, as well as the impacts new T-Level qualifications could have going forward.
Guest contributors Christian van Stolk and Michael Whitmore from RAND Europe consider the issue of presenteeism in the workplace and how it has changed since the beginning of the pandemic.
Mark Beatson’s article focuses on how the COVID-19 inspired recession has affected employment, especially for young people.
Jill Miller talks through new CIPD research into drugs and alcohol misuse at work, which shows that training for line managers is essential in supporting employees through the pandemic and beyond.
Claire McCartney discusses CIPD’s new guidance to support employees that have experienced a bereavement and what line managers can do to help.
Gerwyn Davies’ article reflects on the latest CIPD report: Embedding new ways of working, which focuses on homeworking and whether it is beneficial or not for employers and employees.
How the CIPD and the HR profession can partner with government to champion better work
Updates and research on Brexit immigration policy as well as Brexit’s potential impact on employment law
Understand the changes introduced by the apprenticeship levy and how to make use of levy funding for your apprenticeship programmes
