HR practice

A doctor who was unfairly dismissed from her role as medical director has been awarded £3m in compensation.

Staff who rate their line managers' capabilities poorly are more likely to experience negative mental health, according to CIPD research.

The head of the TUC has asked people to 'spare a thought' for those who must work during the coronation or bank holiday.

What is the entitlement for employees who are off sick on a bank holiday? See this and other top HR questions for April 2023.

High Court hears challenge by trade unions against the government's repeal of the agency worker ban during strikes.

Global collaboration carries some legal risks around intellectual property and ownership of ideas. What are the key legal considerations?

While most organisations strive to offer an organisational culture where employees feel a sense of belonging and they can thrive,...

As the UK enters a month with three bank holidays, nearly three-quarters of UK workers are in favour of flexible bank holidays, new research has shown.

HMRC has proposed changes to off-payroll working rules to address the issue of IR35-related tax overpayments.

The Involvement and Participation Association (IPA) and the Institute for Employment Studies (IES) will merge from 1 May 2023.

Government claims to have reached police recruitment targets ‘do not stand up to scrutiny’, according to its staff association.
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MPs have suggested that statutory sick pay (SSP) reforms, including eligibility from the first day of illness, should be brought forward. 

HR teams should encourage employees to serve as magistrates to build vital transferable skills, according to the Ministry of Justice.

Hybrid working is often hailed as important for the inclusion of disabled employees, but it is only successful if organisations challenge themselves to do better.

Spanish companies with fewer than 250 employees can apply for a pilot government scheme to reduce their working week.