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Is this the strangest way to make people redundant?
A collective redundancy announcement is perhaps one of the hardest parts of an HR professional’s job. No one wants to have to tell people they’re losing their role through no fault of their own...
Co-op Bank, unions and retailers join global climate emergency strike
Several companies are supporting employees in the UK who are participating in the Global Climate Strike protests taking place today.
Most firms lack information to make post-Brexit staffing decisions
Very few employers are prepared for the introduction of new immigration restrictions, putting them at risk of a labour “supply shock” after Brexit.
How to tackle imposter syndrome and ‘modern racism’
It's not unusual for black people and those from ethnic minority backgrounds to feel they don't belong in certain workplaces. Binna Kandola suggests ways of minimalising imposter syndrome
Personnel Today Awards 2019 shortlist: Health & Wellbeing Award
The 2019 Personnel Today Awards take place on the 19 November at the Grosvenor House Hotel on London’s Park Lane....
Twitter to deliver opening keynote at Employee Benefits Live 2019
Bruce Daisley, vice president, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) at global social media organisation Twitter, will deliver the opening...
HMRC wins IR35 tribunal against three BBC presenters
HMRC has won an IR35 tribunal case at the High Court against three BBC presenters who will now have to...
Polish ambassador advises Poles to leave the UK after Brexit
Poland’s ambassador to the UK is urging Polish nationals to “seriously consider” leaving the UK because of the problems some...
Tribunal seeks ‘worker’ status clarification from EU
An employment tribunal is seeking clarification from the European Court of Justice on the proper interpretation of the “worker” classification...
Organisations need more ‘connector’ managers to succeed
Almost half (45%) of managers lack the confidence to help employees acquire the skills they need, according to analyst firm...
Firms accused of ‘university snobbery’ in graduate recruitment
One fifth (22%) of prestigious Russell Group university graduates have yet to secure a full-time job, compared to 30% of...
‘Radical action’ needed to reduce teachers’ hours
Teachers have worked an average of 46 to 49 hours a week for many years, according to a study by...
Personnel Today Awards 2019 shortlist: Diversity and Inclusion (Private Sector)
The 2019 Personnel Today Awards take place on the 19 November. In a series of articles profiling all our finalists, we introduce the contenders for the Diversity and Inclusion (Private Sector) award.
Robots and automation: UK lags behind G7
Entire regions of the UK face being left behind and British businesses could find themselves being uncompetitive, unless the government...
Most female professionals never negotiate pay
More than half of all female professionals (57%) have never attempted to negotiate a pay rise, and if they do...
