Barclays discrimination claims: From lip service to lawsuits
Recent allegations of racial and gender discrimination in a hiring decision at Barclays highlights the damage caused by broken talent management approaches. Deborah Hartung explores five ways to fix this frustratingly common business problem.
How to make the Worker Protection Act work for you
The introduction of the Worker Protection Act is an opportunity for HR to take action on sexual harassment in the workplace and shape a better company culture.
Could your hiring managers be putting your company at legal risk?
A recent survey found that hiring managers face challenges with staying on top of changing workforce legislation. How can companies proactively bridge the knowledge gap to ensure compliance and eliminate legal risk?
Is the right to disconnect feasible in the UK working landscape?
The Labour Party recently announced it would implement a ‘right to disconnect’ for all UK workers under their jurisdiction to boost employee productivity and wellbeing. But how realistic is this to achieve?
AI and employment law: Practical steps to manage risks
The use of AI in the workplace could cause legal issues to arise. How can you manage these risks and avoid a claim being made against your organisation?
Employee expenses: The weird, the wacky, and the wonderful
Combing through last year’s expense claims submitted by 100,000+ businesses, we’ve narrowed down the weirdest, wackiest, and most wonderful employee expenses, guaranteed to make you do a double-take.
Government announces task force to tackle sickness in the workforce
Occupational health is rapidly evolving to meet growing demand as the NHS’ battle to bring down its waiting list continues – Brett Hill spotlights growing trends and initiatives that HR professionals can leverage.
500 UK employers fail to pay minimum wage: What’s going on?
Over 500 UK employers have breached the National Minimum Wage (NMW) law, leaving over 172,000 workers out of pocket. Wellbeing expert Gethin Nadin examines why this is not only unjust, but a significant wellbeing issue that we must put a stop to.
How employers can prepare for the influx of fresh employment law in 2024
Kate Palmer covers some of the big changes coming to employment law in 2024.
The importance of long-term support
Employers should ensure that they have long-term support in place for those who need it as well as short-term, one-off services such as virtual GPs and EAPs.
Are ‘love’ and ‘mate’ appropriate in the workplace?
This may seem extreme, but words of affirmation have seen businesses end up in tribunals. So, failure to address this could have serious consequences. HR advice and consultancy director, Kate Palmer, addresses this issue.
What HR needs to consider when organising work Christmas parties
Did you know that corporate events – such as a Christmas party – are considered an extension of the workplace?
Navigating the Autumn Statement changes: Practical advice for HR professionals
Practical advice for HR professionals to adapt swiftly to Autumn Statement changes.
Sexual harassment at work: Watered-down Worker Protection Bill passes Parliament
Despite its dilution, a new bill has been passed giving employers greater responsibilities for sexual harassment at work
The four-day workweek revolution: Proving the UK government wrong
The government is trying to hold back progress – it’s time for organisations to fight back.
Israel-Hamas war: How to defuse workplace tensions
HR managers need to act before opposing beliefs erupt into conflict in the workplace.
Employee pushes back on natural hair colour policy with “terrible wigs”
Delving into the dos and don’ts of employer dress codes.
On yer bike: Over 50s facing unemployment told to hit the road
Over 50s disproportionately suffering in the current crisis.
Time’s up for workplace bullies: New bill to tackle bad behaviour
How the Bullying and Respect at Work Bill will change the workplace.
Barefaced discrimination: Can employers really force workers to shave?
Can you ban facial hair at work without legal risk?
