News and announcements

1 in 4 employers have seen an increase in staff being off sick
A new survey from Acas has found that 26% of employers have seen an increase in sickness absence compared to 12 months ago.
Acas issues tips for employers to manage the hot weather at work
Acas provides practical tips to help employers manage challenges at work caused by the hot weather.
Acas Chair reappointed and new Acas Council members
The Department for Business and Trade has announced that Clare Chapman has been reappointed as Acas Chair for a further 3 years.
Over a third of employers have seen an increase in staff working from home after the rise in the cost of living
A new survey shows that 36% of employers have seen an increase in working from home compared to 2022.
Acas urges employers to have a good team line up during Women's World Cup
Top tips to help employers prepare for potential issues that could arise over the Women's World Cup period.
New annual report reveals record increase in demand for Acas's dispute resolution services
Acas has published its 2022 to 2023 Annual Report, which reveals a significant increase in demand for its dispute resolution services over the past year.