Political elections
HR policy and procedure is heavily influenced by employment law and that is dictated by the Government of the day. Here we provide guidance for HR and employers relating to political elections. Manifesto promises made in general elections, European elections, mayoral and local elections or specific referendums, can result in potential changes in employment law which HR professionals need to have in their sights.
20 immigration issues to watch in the 2020s
The UK immigration system is set for significant change in the coming years. Jamie Kerr offers 20 insights into what this may mean.
‘Protect workers’ rights after Brexit’, voters urge Boris Johnson
Two-thirds of people who voted Conservative in the 2019 general election want the new government to protect or enhance workers’...
Employment experts react to Conservative election win
IR35, pensions, immigration and workers' rights were among the initial areas of concern for specialists reacting to the employment agenda in the wake of the Tory win.
Hiring plans for Q1 weakest in seven years
Employers’ hiring intentions are at their weakest in seven years with Brexit uncertainty, the general election and a slowing global...
Conservative voters more confident about career prospects
People who feel “politically homeless” have lower job confidence than those who identify with a particular political party, and Conservative...
Worker reps would be part of Labour nationalisation move
Labour will start re-nationalising water and energy companies within 100 days of taking office, shadow chancellor John McDonnell will announce...
Main parties’ migration policies pose threat to NHS staffing
Both the Conservatives’ and Labour’s migration policies would worsen understaffing in the NHS and social care, according to a report...
Factories lay off workers at fastest rate in seven years
Employment in the manufacturing sector has fallen for the eighth month in a row as factories lay off workers at...
Conservatives would review IR35, claims Sajid Javid
Although not in the manifesto, the chancellor now says the Conservatives would review the IR35 rules ahead of their introduction to the private sector next year.
UK faces university brain drain as EU academics quit posts
The number of EU academics working in the UK to have quit their jobs has accelerated since the Brexit referendum,...
Acute nurse shortages revealed amid growing blame culture
Staff shortages have led to the rise of a blame culture among nurses most of whom feel unable to provide the level of care they want to patients.
Need for home care workers outstrips police and nurses
As many as 90,000 home care workers for the over 65s are needed if the main parties’ manifesto pledges to...
Uncertainty forcing employers to hold back on recruitment
Employers are ready to increase staffing levels but their ambitions are being held back by political and economic uncertainty, new...
Conservative manifesto reveals plans to help UK workers ‘flourish’
Boris Johnson has vowed to “invest in Britain’s people by giving them the tools and training to flourish in the 21st century”.
LibDems aspire to modernise gig economy and increase worker incomes
The Liberal Democrats say they would alter employment rights to make them a better fit with the gig economy.
