“…ther than letting those disputes fester and become entrenched? This would give a better impact on productivity, staff retention and business costs. What is being done to encourage that greater investment in skills in the workplace?…”
Record by topic
- Adult social care & reform44th of 39712.0
- Maternity & neonatal78th of 45312.0
- NHS & care workforce/staffing57th of 3148.0
- Learning disability & autism446th of 9058.0
- Public health & prevention378th of 7004.0
- Women's health & gynaecology174th of 2122.0
- Mental health759th of 8902.0
Also active on adult social care & reform
What they’ve said
“…There is more that we can do to improve industrial relations across the NHS, and the new adult social care negotiating body is a positive first step. It brings employers and unions together to tackle pay conditions and retention, and I am pleased to report that ACAS is supporting this work and the wider reforms.”
King’s Speech · 2026-05-20 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…al for employers, will help to keep people in work and will reduce employment costs for employers by increasing staff retention and creating a more loyal and motivated workforce.”
Retail and Hospitality Sector · 2026-01-22 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…The Secretary of State has held constructive meetings with the BMA resident doctors committee to try to avert strike action by discussing how we can work together to improve the working lives of resident doctors.”
Employment Rights Bill · 2025-07-23 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…This brings these entitlements in line with maternity leave and adoption leave, simplifying the system. We are removing restriction preventing paternity leave and pay being taken after shared parental leave and pay to further support working parents in accessing these entitlements.”
Employment Rights Bill · 2025-07-16 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…This, in turn, can affect overall productivity and staff retention. We know that employers have responsibility for paying sick pay, and that helps maintain a strong link between the workplace and the employee, with employers encouraged to support employees to return to work when they are able.”
Employment Rights Bill · 2025-07-14 · Read on Hansard ↗
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