Labour WhatsApp scandal: Can employers take action over inappropriate private messages?
In the wake of the Labour WhatsApp scandal, Kate Palmer discusses whether employers have the right to monitor employee’s private messages and what steps to take if inappropriate private messages come to light.
Mastering pay gap reporting: From compliance to meaningful action
It’s time to take your pay gap reporting beyond mere compliance. By unlocking deeper insights, you can uncover the ‘why’ behind pay gaps and work to address the root cause of the problem.
Performance Improvement Plans: A guide to acting compliantly in the face of underperformance
A social media producer was recently awarded 22k at an employment tribunal after being sacked for not meeting performance standards. Serving as a reminder of the need for fair procedures, this guide outlines how employers can act compliantly when dealing with underperforming employees.
What employment law changes are coming in 2025?
As we head into 2025, Kate Palmer, Employment Services Director at Peninsula, highlights key updates for HR professionals to be aware of throughout the year.
10 HR predictions for 2025
What’s coming in the year ahead for HR and the world of work? We share predictions from experts in wellbeing, leadership, culture and transformational HR.
2025 HR and work trends: Employees push back
2025 will be a year of tensions between senior leaders and their people, unless HR professionals step in to mend relationships. Here, Blaire Palmer, CEO of That People Thing, shares her thinking behind four likely trends (and challenges) for the HR profession in the year ahead.
HRZone’s 2024 most popular reads
What caught your attention in the 2024 HR sphere? It’s time to reveal our 12 most popular reads on HRZone…
UK employers face regulatory pressure: A holistic response is the only answer
Change is on the horizon for UK employers, and box-ticking will not suffice in the shifting regulatory landscape. Workplace expert Samantha Mangwana outlines two specific examples of how to, instead, take holistic action.
Fifty per cent of employees don’t think shouting at work is bullying
Recent research from Wright Hassall shows 50% of employees don’t think shouting at work is bullying. Tina Chander, Head of Employment Law at Wright Hassall shares the latest findings and examines how employers can prevent this behaviour.
A black hole busting budget: but will it break the bank?
Following Labour’s first budget in 14 years, employers have tough decisions to make. David Browne, partner and head of employment at law firm, Shakespeare Martineau explores what the budget means for businesses.
Employment Rights Bill unpacked: What are the major changes?
Following the introduction of the Employment Rights Bill, Kate Palmer discusses the government’s proposed changes to employment law.
Implications of ‘Hushed Hybrid’
Employers may be encouraging more days in the workplace, but some workers might be ignoring the official policy.
Worker Protection Act: Organisations are STILL not prepared
The clock is ticking… the Worker Protection Act comes into effect on October 26th 2024, and yet many UK businesses are still not ready. Workplace relationships expert Ele Wilson outlines how to take action.
Business scandals: Can you predict and prepare for them?
Is there a scandal waiting to happen in your organisation? New research from Principia reveals three early warning signs to pay attention to.
Sickness management policies: Are they worth the paper they’re written on?
Workplace Wellbeing Action Group shares collective perspectives on sickness management policies and creating the greatest impact on employee wellbeing.
Maternity discrimination taken seriously after £350k compensation
The £350,000 compensation awarded to a pregnant employee is making businesses take maternity discrimination seriously. Cecily Donoghue shares key employment law takeaways.
Banning unpaid internships: A guide for HR professionals
Employment lawyer Emma Gross shares key details on Labour’s proposals to ban unpaid internships and promoting fair opportunities in the UK job market.
The courts have banned ‘fire and rehire’ – or have they?
Henry Clinton-Davis examines fire and rehire policies following the recent Tesco court ruling.
Asda follows Next’s pay equity battle: The claims shaking up retail
Employment partner Jon Heuvel examines recent equal pay cases, in light of Asda recently hitting the headlines for its own.
Landlords banning working from home
Kate Palmer shares employment law implications of new data that suggests landlords are moving more and more towards banning working from home.