Couriers allege facial ID software used by Uber is ‘indirectly racist’
Uber’s facial identification software is not consistently capable of recognising the faces of darker skinned workers, drivers claim.

Budget introduces elite visa to lure tech entrepreneurs
The UK government is set to introduce an ‘elite points-based visa’, a further component of its drive to revamp the immigration system post-Brexit.

Civil service jobs to move to northern England ‘economic hubs’
Rishi Sunak confirmed plans for a new campus for ‘critical economic departments’ in Darlington, and the national infrastructure bank in Leeds.

Sainsbury’s restructure puts 1,150 jobs at risk
Supermarket chain says it has begun a consultation on removing 500 office roles while 650 other workers’ roles are under threat.

Buckingham Palace HR probes Duchess of Sussex bullying claims
An article in the Times claimed that Meghan Markle had driven out two personal assistants during her time as a working royal.

Budget 2021: Furlough extension, business cash grants and more
HR sector representatives, law firms and recruitment experts react to the measures announced in the budget.

Furlough one year on: How has the job retention scheme evolved?
As employers absorb today’s budget announcements, many will be reflecting how – this time last year – caution and concern...

Sickness absence rate at record low
Covid-19 may have led to additional sickness absence, measures such as furlough, social distancing, shielding and working from home appear to have helped reduce other causes of absence.

Budget 2021: Furlough to continue until September
Ahead of the budget, the government has revealed it is to extend the furlough scheme until the end of September.

Why data analytics is the first step to closing the gender pay gap
Organisations already hold the data needed to inform pay equity strategies, so it's time to act on the insights this data can give.

Staff could be ‘priced out’ of universities’ pension scheme
University staff could be ‘priced out’ of pension scheme that has a sizeable deficit and is seeking ‘further financial commitments’...

Furlough money returned by 125,000 firms
Some £700m in furlough grants has been returned to the government by 125,000 employers.

Movers and Shakers spring 2021: LinkedIn and Jockey Club appointments
A new leader for LinkedIn in the UK and a key change at one of the UK's largest sports businesses are among the highlights of recent appointments.
Covid-19 coronavirus

Why the vaccine sprint may soon turn into a marathon
The rollout of the Covid-19 vaccines has, so far, been a notable success story in what has been an extremely...

Budget 2021: Furlough extension, business cash grants and more
HR sector representatives, law firms and recruitment experts react to the measures announced in the budget.

Furlough one year on: How has the job retention scheme evolved?
As employers absorb today’s budget announcements, many will be reflecting how – this time last year – caution and concern...
Recruiting Now
IR35

Budget March 2021: Tax rises not ruled out
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has not ruled out tax rises in this week’s budget (3 March) after saying that he wants...

Top 10 HR questions February 2021: Vaccination and IR35
Can employers insist their staff have a coronavirus vaccination? What is IR35? Last month's big HR questions answered by XpertHR...

IR35: What HR needs to know (webinar)
ON-DEMAND | Kate Upcraft examines the reforms to off-payroll working and how organisation should prepare for the changes in April 2021.
Immigration

Budget introduces elite visa to lure tech entrepreneurs
The UK government is set to introduce an ‘elite points-based visa’, a further component of its drive to revamp the immigration system post-Brexit.

Top 10 HR questions February 2021: Vaccination and IR35
Can employers insist their staff have a coronavirus vaccination? What is IR35? Last month's big HR questions answered by XpertHR...

India deal could see more migrant workers enter UK
New trade agreement with India could see more workers from India enter the UK once Covid recedes.
In-depth

Performance: Why ‘rank and yank’ fell out of favour
KPMG has been using a ‘set distribution’ or ranking approach to assessing employees’ performance. Like annual appraisals, this strategy has fallen out of favour in recent years, but why?

Facing an annual leave backlog? Employers’ questions answered
After the government’s announcement this week that stricter coronavirus restrictions could be in place for a further six months –...

Self-isolation, testing and SSP: employers’ questions answered
The UK may be on the cusp of a second coronavirus wave. Results from a population based study suggested the...
Brexit

Budget introduces elite visa to lure tech entrepreneurs
The UK government is set to introduce an ‘elite points-based visa’, a further component of its drive to revamp the immigration system post-Brexit.

Brexit: steady flow of finance jobs to EU continues
Dublin and Luxembourg the most popular EU destinations for staff relocations and new hubs, followed by Frankfurt.

Top 10 HR questions February 2021: Vaccination and IR35
Can employers insist their staff have a coronavirus vaccination? What is IR35? Last month's big HR questions answered by XpertHR...
Apprenticeship levy

New ‘flexi’ apprenticeships to be announced in budget
A new ‘flexi-job’ apprenticeship will allow apprentices to work with a number of different employers in their chosen sector.

CIPD: Apprenticeship levy has failed
England’s apprenticeship levy has failed on every measure, the CIPD has said in a strongly worded statement stemming from an...

AXA launches data analytics academy for apprentices
Insurance company AXA UK to invest £800,000 in an academy to build skills in data analytics.
Gender pay gap reporting

Why data analytics is the first step to closing the gender pay gap
Organisations already hold the data needed to inform pay equity strategies, so it's time to act on the insights this data can give.

Female directors in finance earning 66% less than men
Average pay for female directors at FTSE 350 financial services firms is two-thirds lower than male director pay, analysis has found.

Hampton-Alexander review: Final report shows female directors up by 50%
The number of female directors in FTSE 100 companies has increased by 50% in the last five years, according to the Hampton-Alexander review.
Wellbeing

Budget 2021: Furlough extension, business cash grants and more
HR sector representatives, law firms and recruitment experts react to the measures announced in the budget.

Furlough one year on: How has the job retention scheme evolved?
As employers absorb today’s budget announcements, many will be reflecting how – this time last year – caution and concern...

Sickness absence rate at record low
Covid-19 may have led to additional sickness absence, measures such as furlough, social distancing, shielding and working from home appear to have helped reduce other causes of absence.
Webinars

IR35: What HR needs to know (webinar)
ON-DEMAND | Kate Upcraft examines the reforms to off-payroll working and how organisation should prepare for the changes in April 2021.

How to be a great employer in challenging times (webinar)
Tuesday 30 March – Register Now | Sinead Sharpe and Ben Thompson join Rob Moss to look at how positive workplace culture can effect change.

Remote working: enhancing the employee experience (webinar)
10 March 2021 | Register now
Phil Vickers, HRD at Charles Tyrwhitt, and Andrew Stonehill-Brooks, director of HR at DocuSign, join Rob Moss.
Personnel Today Awards 2020

Personnel Today Awards 2020 winners: NHS praised for Covid response
NHS England and Improvement has been crowned the overall winner at this...

Personnel Today Awards 2020: HR Team of the Year shortlist
The Personnel Today Awards winners will be announced on Thursday. Our final shortlist spotlight centres on the teams in the...

Personnel Today Awards 2020: Winners revealed (video)
ON DEMANDCatch up with who won what at the Personnel Today Awards 2020...
Global HR

Budget introduces elite visa to lure tech entrepreneurs
The UK government is set to introduce an ‘elite points-based visa’, a further component of its drive to revamp the immigration system post-Brexit.

Top 10 HR questions February 2021: Vaccination and IR35
Can employers insist their staff have a coronavirus vaccination? What is IR35? Last month's big HR questions answered by XpertHR...

European Commission to consult over future of gig economy
The European Commission has begun its consultation on the rights of gig economy workers whose labour is governed by digital platforms.
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