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Adam McCulloch

Adam McCulloch

Adam McCulloch first worked for Personnel Today magazine in the early 1990s as a sub editor. He rejoined Personnel Today as a writer in 2017, covering all aspects of HR but with a special interest in diversity, social mobility and industrial relations. He has ventured beyond the HR realm to work as a freelance writer and production editor in sectors including travel (The Guardian), aviation (Flight International), agriculture (Farmers' Weekly), music (Jazzwise), theatre (The Stage) and social work (Community Care). He is also the author of KentWalksNearLondon. Adam first became interested in industrial relations after witnessing an exchange between Arthur Scargill and National Coal Board chairman Ian McGregor in 1984, while working as a temp in facilities at the NCB, carrying extra chairs into a conference room!

    • Sexual harassment
    • Bullying and harassment
    • Latest News

    GMB still mired in sexism and bullying allegations, say employees

    by Adam McCulloch 29 Nov 2024
    by Adam McCulloch 29 Nov 2024

    A group of current and former GMB employees are set to complain to watchdog the Equality and Human Rights Commission about institutional sexism at the trade union.

    • Hybrid working
    • Latest News
    • Economics, government & business

    London commuting data shows limited impact of office mandates

    by Adam McCulloch 29 Nov 2024
    by Adam McCulloch 29 Nov 2024

    New research on commuting patterns in London confirms the limited impact of ‘back to the office’ directives.

    • Scotland
    • Local authorities
    • Latest News

    Payroll error: council in Scotland seeks to claw back £614,000

    by Adam McCulloch 29 Nov 2024
    by Adam McCulloch 29 Nov 2024

    Highland Council officers are facing questions over how payroll overpayments have been allowed to stretch to over £600,000.

    • Right to work
    • Employment law
    • Latest News

    Ministers launch crackdown on migrant worker visa abuse

    by Adam McCulloch 28 Nov 2024
    by Adam McCulloch 28 Nov 2024

    Businesses that repeatedly flout visa rules or commit serious employment breaches will be barred from hiring overseas workers, the Home Office has announced.

    • Brexit
    • Latest News
    • Economics, government & business

    Sharp decline in net migration as fewer dependants arrive in UK

    by Adam McCulloch 28 Nov 2024
    by Adam McCulloch 28 Nov 2024

    Visa policy changes under the Conservative government and continued under the Labour administration are behind the decline in net immigration.

    • Sexual harassment
    • Bullying and harassment
    • Equality, diversity and inclusion

    Gregg Wallace steps away over ‘sexualised’ language allegations

    by Adam McCulloch 28 Nov 2024
    by Adam McCulloch 28 Nov 2024

    Former Newsnight presenter Kirsty Wark is among 13 individuals who have levelled accusations of inappropriate sexual comments against Wallace.

    • Alcohol and drug misuse
    • Sexual harassment
    • Bullying and harassment

    Office Christmas parties feature in fewer tribunal cases

    by Adam McCulloch 28 Nov 2024
    by Adam McCulloch 28 Nov 2024

    Despite fewer parties leading to tribunal claims, there are concerns that the Worker Protection Act 2023 could lead to a spike in tribunal cases.

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    • Onboarding
    • Personnel Today Awards

    National Grid powers through to win the Early Careers Award 2024

    by Adam McCulloch 20 Nov 2024
    by Adam McCulloch 20 Nov 2024

    The National Grid’s innovative Grid for Good scheme won the power generator the Early Careers Award 2024.

    • Civil Service
    • Police
    • NHS

    Department of Health Northern Ireland/Healthdaq win Excellence in Public Service HR 2024 Award

    by Adam McCulloch 20 Nov 2024
    by Adam McCulloch 20 Nov 2024

    Judges commended the health department's courageous decision to eliminate reliance on agency staff, significantly reducing costs.

    • Personnel Today Awards

    Vero HR picks up HR Consultancy of the Year 2024

    by Adam McCulloch 20 Nov 2024
    by Adam McCulloch 20 Nov 2024

    In a top quality category, the judges applauded the depth of Vero’s contributions, particularly in managing critical situations for clients.

    • Personnel Today Awards

    Centrica with Benefex light up the Health and Wellbeing Award 2024

    by Adam McCulloch 20 Nov 2024
    by Adam McCulloch 20 Nov 2024

    Centrica/Benefex's accessible approach, including wellbeing vans for fieldworkers, stood out, along with senior management’s strong support in this category, sponsored by Bank of Ireland.

    • Personnel Today Awards

    Next with The TCM Group are a good fit for the HR Impact Award 2024

    by Adam McCulloch 20 Nov 2024
    by Adam McCulloch 20 Nov 2024

    Next/The TCM Group win a category that showcases the innovative initiatives introduced by HR teams to benefit recruitment, morale, inclusion, conflict resolution, development and wellbeing.

    • Employment law
    • Legal sector
    • Personnel Today Awards

    Shakespeare Martineau wins its case for Employment Law Firm of the Year Award 2024

    by Adam McCulloch 20 Nov 2024
    by Adam McCulloch 20 Nov 2024

    Shakespeare Martineau’s innovative use of technology caught the judges’ eyes in the Employment Law Firm of the Year category at the Personnel Today Awards 2024.

    • Learning & development
    • Personnel Today Awards

    Escalla collects L&D Supplier of the Year Award 2024

    by Adam McCulloch 20 Nov 2024
    by Adam McCulloch 20 Nov 2024

    Escalla was the winner in a category in which each firm successfully improved employee wellbeing, morale and workplace culture.

    • Recruitment & retention
    • Personnel Today Awards

    Barratt Redrow with The School Outreach Company land the Innovation in Recruitment Award 2024

    by Adam McCulloch 20 Nov 2024
    by Adam McCulloch 20 Nov 2024

    The innovation in recruitment award is a highly coveted prizes in the Personnel Today Awards. It was this year won by Barratt Redrow, with The School Outreach Company.

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