HR practice

Five years since the World Health Organisation declared the Covid-19 pandemic, how has the workplace changed?

Ministers 'fully accept principle of pregnancy loss bereavement leave' and take forward amendments to include miscarriage in workers' rights.

City law firm compelled to email staff to reassure them senior HR professional’s anti-Islam remarks do not represent its views.

As businesses optimise their office use, Lucinda Pullinger explores workspace flexibility and the art of finding the right mix for staff. 

With surveys suggesting hiring confidence is at a low, Simon Fowler proposes a pragmatic and long-term approach to managing headcount.

Police Scotland has turned away a record 25 recruits for tattoos that went against official policy.

Recent actions by HMRC against fraudulent avoidance of tax payments demonstrate the importance of knowing what risks might lie in employers' wider supply chains.

The top priority for HR teams in the coming year is adapting to the Employment Rights Bill, according to research by law firm Freeths.

Most UK employees believe it’s fair for employers to expect in-person working when it adds real value to the business.

The government has responded to a consultation on including agency workers in a ban on 'exploitative' zero-hours contracts.

Agency workers included in ban on ‘exploitative’ zero-hours contracts, as government tables amendments to the Employment Rights Bill.

Most frequently asked questions during February include queries about Ramadan and dismissals on the grounds of ill health.

MPs urge government to close loopholes that allow companies to exploit work insecurity and undercut Britain’s outstanding employers.  

Are return to office mandates too high a risk for firms? More than half of employees believe that their location should not matter as long as they meet work expectations.

With Ramadan approaching, Stephen Simpson provides a five-point checklist for employers on how to support employees observing religious festivals.