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Top employers’ support for working parents is “invisible”
A number of employers including Asos, IBM, Lidl and Facebook are completely ‘invisible’ when it comes to publicising their support...
Tech jobs enjoy UK boost but banking roles fare better in EU
There is evidence of a “jobs merry-go-round” in European centres as Brexit approaches, according to recruitment company Robert Walters...
Putting a stop to the misuse of NDAs
After the government this month outlined plans to outlaw the unethical use of non-disclosures agreements, Michael Hibbs looks at situations...
April 2019 employment law changes: Seven things for HR to do
Every April, HR professionals are faced with a raft of amended employment laws and deadlines for their organisation to meet....
Removing pregnant police officer from front line was discrimination
A case where a pregnant police officer was taken away from front line duties and placed in a desk-based role ...
‘Business lacks transparency over parental support’
LinkedIn has claimed to have revealed evidence of a “disconnect” between employers and employees over the issue of flexible work, as most working parents feel their employers are not fully open about their parental policies.
Workforce Planning: A strategic approach to addressing your future workforce requirements
PROMOTED CONTENT | In a nutshell, workforce planning is a systematic approach that ensures you have the right people with the right skills ...
Carers should receive ‘paid leave and a right to return to work’
Nearly three in five carers in England and Wales are aged 50 years and over, and one in five people aged 50 to 69 years are informal carers.
FTSE 350 firms risk investor disquiet over diversity
Dozens of FTSE 350 organisations, including household names such as Domino’s Pizza, JD Sports and Greene King, have been urged...
Will immigration costs deter talent after Brexit?
How the UK manages Brexit may hang in the balance this week, but one certainty is that costs will rise...
Sharp decline in UK employee confidence
Employee confidence in the UK business environment has slumped, according to global research company Gartner.
Employee experience gains importance in benefits offer
More than half of employers plan to develop their “employee experience” in a bid to boost engagement, recruitment and retention.
Legal guidance: Whistleblowing in the NHS
Consultant editor Darren Newman considers whistleblowing in the NHS, focusing on the public interest test and the danger of working...
Intuition ‘very important’ in recruitment for nine in 10 leaders
Ninety-six per cent of business leaders say intuition is a “very important” skill in hiring and promoting staff, with a...
TUPE: Were the reasons for dismissal personal?
A recent Court of Appeal case looked at whether someone dismissed directly before a business transfer was right to claim...
