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IER: Family friendly policies keep staff loyal

In the current economic climate it is likely that many firms will be doing all they can to ensure the happiness and wellbeing of their staff.

As a result, the Institute of Employment Rights (IER) has claimed that by introducing family friendly policies they will be able to improve their employee retention levels and the dedication of their workers.

Carolyn Jones, director of the IER, said that "if you offer family friendly policies to staff you will get loyalty, commitment and sustainability as employees will stay".

She also warned companies to be wary of targeting the most vulnerable people if they find they need to "slim budgets".

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has called for pay transparency in the workplace so that employees are able to discuss their pay.

It is hoped that this will help to reduce the gender pay gap in the UK.