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.
Modern workplace culture trends: Becky Norman on HRchat podcast
Our very own Becky Norman, Managing editor of HRZone, joins the HRchat podcast to discuss four commonalities among people-focused, high-performing organisations.
2024 Culture Pioneer Awards shortlist announced
It’s time to reveal the finalists for this year’s Culture Pioneer Awards programme…
First Bus worker dismissed for misogyny towards boss
A tribunal ruled that First Bus worker’s dismissal was fair after using sexist, derogatory language when speaking about his female boss.
Next employees wins six-year equal pay case
Over 3,500 current and former employees of Next have secured a decisive victory in their six-year legal battle for equal pay.
How can employers navigate the UK riots?
How should HR and business leaders respond to the escalating UK riots? Andrew Loveless, codirector of Pecan Partnership, shares a series of reflective questions to navigate your response.
Seven ways Brexit and Covid-19 have reshaped talent management strategies
Research from Hult International Business School reveals seven ways organisations should adapt their talent management strategies following profound labour market shifts.
BBC implements new anti-grooming guidelines following Huw Edwards scandal
In the wake of the Huw Edwards scandal, the BBC has introduced updated guidelines to prevent the abuse of power and ensure a safer work environment for all employees.
United for change: Government-employer partnerships to transform society
Following the King’s speech, wellbeing expert Gethin Nadin explores how ‘Government-employer partnerships will transform UK society in the next decade’.
EHRC issues new guidelines to prevent discriminatory job adverts
In a bid to prevent discrimination, the UK equality regulator, The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), has amended its guidance on job adverts.
Employment tribunal rules Apple employee unfairly dismissed
An employment tribunal has found Apple’s investigation to have significant deficiencies and has found it to have unfairly dismissed an employee over racial allegations and insensitive photos.
Labour Lessons: Symbolic actions to accelerate culture change
As the Labour Party enters its second week in government, it’s clear that they have carefully chosen some of their early actions to symbolise a shift in government culture. How can you use symbolic changes to speed-up culture change in your organisation?
HMRC worker wins harassment claim over unwanted birthday card
An HMRC worker won a harassment case against her employer after being sent a birthday card and over 20 other total allegations of harassment.
The new Labour landscape: Nine UK employment changes to prepare for
With the Labour party now leading the UK, employers will need to brace themselves for changes ahead. Here, we outline nine potential employment law reforms and how to prepare for them.
Beyond Pride: What is next?
Another year’s Pride Month is done and dusted. Here is what Lior Locher and Dr Christy Allen recommend you do now to increase impact after key DEI initiatives.
Tribunal awards £90,000 to mother in landmark sex discrimination case
A mother of two receives £90,000 through tribunal when her offer of employment is rescinded after asking the ages of her children.
Deloitte 2024 Gen Z and Millennial Survey reveals purpose-driven generation
According to Deloitte’s Gen Z and Millennial Survey, today’s younger employees are highly purpose driven. If we don’t provide opportunities for our employees to find personal meaning in what they do, we risk being unable to attract or retain purpose-driven people who willingly go over and above for the business.
Return-to-office tribunals: How to avoid the battleground
As UK firms move away from remote working and back to office-based setups, there may be an uptick in tribunal cases as employees push back. What do employers need to be aware of to ensure they remain compliant? Danielle Ayres, Employment Partner from Primas Law, advises.
Dangerous HR liaisons: Threats, knives and throuples
There’s a common misconception that HR’s role is limited to hiring and firing, but there is so much more to it than that. And many of the situations that an HR professional finds themselves dealing with are things that you’d never consider, even in your wildest dreams.
