“Appraisals don’t work,” says former BBC HR director Lucy Adams
Lucy Adams, the former HR director of the BBC, has slammed the annual appraisal process, claiming they don’t work and…
BBC appoints new HR director
The BBC has announced that Valerie Hughes-D’Aeth will lead the corporation’s People Division from August 2014, replacing Lucy Adams who…
Early conciliation welcomed by two-thirds of HR professionals
Two-thirds of HR professionals welcome last week’s introduction of early conciliation, the new Acas scheme that aims to resolve disputes…
Should the UK introduce women-only shortlists for board positions?
The lack of women occupying top spots in UK business is in the spotlight again, as business secretary Vince Cable…
Tribunal watch: Gay man greeted with “hello darling” and limp wrist gesture
An employment tribunal ordered an employer to pay £2,000 after finding that a manager’s comments about the claimant’s sexuality, including…
Early conciliation: seven unanswered questions
From 6 May 2014, potential claimants will not be able to lodge an employment tribunal claim without first notifying Acas…
Unfair dismissal: no obligation on employer to follow independent appeal panel
In DLA Piper’s case of the week, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) considered a case in which the employer was…
What is the role of mediation in the new early conciliation arrangements?
Clarion’s John Robinson looks at how the introduction of Acas early conciliation may affect the employment tribunal process.
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Employment tribunals: 15 unusual forms of harassment
Harassment is traditionally thought of as a man’s unwanted actions towards a woman, or comments that are offensive to a…
Early conciliation: five initial steps for employers when Acas makes contact
A fundamental difference for employers under the early conciliation regime is that they may first be alerted to a potential…
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Should the UK introduce women-only shortlists for board positions?
The lack of women occupying top spots in UK business is in the spotlight again, as business secretary Vince Cable…
Tribunal watch: Gay man greeted with “hello darling” and limp wrist gesture
An employment tribunal ordered an employer to pay £2,000 after finding that a manager’s comments about the claimant’s sexuality, including…
Unfair dismissal: no obligation on employer to follow independent appeal panel
In DLA Piper’s case of the week, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) considered a case in which the employer was…
How much do you pay during maternity and paternity leave?
XpertHR is carrying out a survey of occupational maternity and paternity pay rates offered by UK employers and we would…
Key steps to avoid whistleblowing problems at work
A report from the Whistleblowing Commission in November 2013 provided a timely reminder that uncapped employment tribunal awards are not…
Early conciliation and tribunal fees – the changing landscape for employment disputes
From 6 May 2014, those seeking to bring an employment tribunal claim must first contact Acas so that an attempt at early conciliation can be made…
Opinion
In with the old, out with the new? How the Budget failed the young
The reaction to the Chancellor’s 2014 Budget has been largely positive, but Chris Jones argues that George Osborne squandered the…
HR and the employee’s “inner chimp”
With workplace disciplinaries on the rise, HR frequently has to deal with angry employees who feel their trust has been…
CIPD Question Time – the future of work debate
Last week’s central London CIPD event, The Future of Work, drew a good crowd. The subject, the Question Time format…
Apprenticeships
PT Awards profile: Barclays triumph in youth employment
As the Personnel Today Awards 2014 open for entries, Jo Faragher begins a weekly profile of last year’s winners. As…
Budget 2014: Employers to lose out from changes to help with childcare costs
Changes to childcare support confirmed in today’s Budget could spell the end of the most popular employer-supported employee benefit…
“White collar” apprenticeships challenge traditional graduate recruitment
The apprenticeship route into the workplace is increasingly being adopted in industries you might not associate with apprentices. Jo Faragher…
