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.
Employers unprepared for lower migration after Brexit
Employers are unprepared for the lower levels of migration pledged by the Government after the UK leaves the EU, a...
Hung parliament means more uncertainty for HR
Employment policies face an uncertain future after the general election ended in a hung parliament, with the Conservative party unable...
PPMA president: What the public sector needs from the next Government
Caroline Nugent is the new president of the Public Services People Managers’ Association (PPMA). On election day, she puts forward ...
Corbyn vs May: Leadership styles in the spotlight
Tomorrow sees the most momentous election in Britain in decades. While we have focused on policies that might affect the...
Election 2017: where do the parties stand on employment issues?
As campaigning draws to a close, we run down the policies that would most influence the employment landscape
Labour would launch unskilled migrant visa, according to leaked policy
Labour would launch a policy to allow unskilled migrants into the UK after Brexit, according to a draft policy paper...
“Brexit brain drain” fears grow as net migration falls
Net migration to the UK in 2016 fell by 25% to 248,000, but immigration experts warn of a Brexit brain...
Tory manifesto: National retraining, NI holidays and more gap reporting
Theresa May launched the Conservative Party’s 2017 election manifesto today, and for HR and employers there are no big surprises....
Labour manifesto 2017: what employers need to know
The Labour Party’s official manifesto has been released today and includes some of the most radical changes to employment legislation...
Conservatives outline commitments on workers’ rights
Workers will be able to take up to one year’s leave to care for an elderly relative under wide-ranging plans...
How would scrapping the 12-month mental health requirement affect employers?
Proposed changes by the Conservatives could see people with shorter-term mental health issues protected by disability discrimination laws. Yvonne Gallagher...
CIPD manifesto urges next government to make “good work” a priority
The CIPD has published a manifesto ahead of the upcoming general election that urges the next Government to put “good...
General election 2017: five things to know about politics in the workplace
Can employers prevent staff from political campaigning at work? Should employees be banned from displaying their political allegiance, for example...
Labour pledges £10 minimum wage from 2020
Jeremy Corbyn today pledges a £10 minimum wage if Labour wins the 2020 general election.
The Labour Party leader, speaking...
General election: Conservative majority, key employment ministers lose seats
Employment relations minister Jo Swinson and business secretary Vince Cable were among the high-profile losers in last night’s general election....
