Ethics
Gig workers should be able to form unions, says EU commissioner
The European Union’s competition commissioner has said that gig workers should be able to “team up” to form unions.
Former chief executive takes Clarks to tribunal over misconduct claims
Mike Shearwood says he was not given the opportunity to defend the claims.
Automation and AI: Brian Kropp on cost savings, ethics and inequality
Alongside Adam McCulloch’s in-depth report into the impact of AI and automation on the workplace, Brian Kropp, group vice president,...
How employees are using social activism to make their voices heard
With traditional union membership in decline, employees are finding new ways to voice their opposition to corporate decisions, as shown...
When does keeping tabs on working time overstep the line?
A recent ECJ case means employers will need to more closely track employee time at work. But when does concern over employees' wellbeing turn into spying on them?
Is ethical leadership under threat from populism?
Ethical leadership, fairness and equality are seen as vital qualities for successful organisations. But in the age of populism what if leaders no longer buy into this?
Seven million reasons not to cheat on competition
For many, the notion of a cartel may conjure up images of Columbian drug barons, but UK businesses need to...
Could DNA testing be the key to developing talent?
DNA testing for ancestry and medical insights has become increasingly popular as the technology matures, but what impact could it have on talent development at work?
Companies warned over discrimination against vegans
Employers need to work much harder to consider the needs of vegan employees and treat them with respect, or risk running into legal difficulties, an employment law firm has warned.
Online activism in the workplace: how should HR respond?
Technology has revolutionised the way many people organise their work and created a debate around employee status. But it is...
Ofgem accused of threatening whistleblowers
Ofgem has been accused by two whistleblowers of exploiting national security laws to prevent them airing concerns over projects involving...
UK employees more lenient around ethics but more likely to report misconduct
UK employees take a more lenient approach than the European average to questionable workplace behaviour...
Clarks boss gets the boot after behaviour ‘fell short’
The boss of iconic shoemaker Clarks has resigned after the British company said his behaviour had fallen short of the...
Construction firms ‘slack’ around modern slavery
Hundreds and perhaps thousands of workers are at risk of exploitation on many of the UK’s most important infrastructure projects,...
CIPD 2017: What you might have missed in Manchester
Enjoying working with people is no longer a good enough reason to be in HR, according to Peter Cheese, CEO...
