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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!

    • USA
    • Equality, diversity and inclusion
    • Latest News

    Microsoft downgraded diversity schemes, ex-employee alleges

    by Adam McCulloch 18 Jul 2024
    by Adam McCulloch 18 Jul 2024

    Microsoft has joined other US companies like Zoom and Tesla in cutting DEI employee numbers.

    • Benefits
    • Company cars
    • Latest News

    Company car schemes increasingly opt for EVs

    by Adam McCulloch 18 Jul 2024
    by Adam McCulloch 18 Jul 2024

    The shift towards electric, hybrid and low emission vehicles is a greener step towards achieving multiple company objectives, finds WTW study.

    • Social mobility
    • Equality, diversity and inclusion
    • Latest News

    University admissions to drop personal statements

    by Adam McCulloch 18 Jul 2024
    by Adam McCulloch 18 Jul 2024

    Ucas has decided to ditch the 4,000-character personal statement from university application forms.

    • Latest News
    • Mental health
    • Commuting

    Cycling to work helps commuters avoid heart disease and cancer

    by Adam McCulloch 17 Jul 2024
    by Adam McCulloch 17 Jul 2024

    People who cycle to work have a higher life expectancy and are more likely to avoid major illnesses, a study over 18 years has found.

    • Artificial intelligence
    • Gamification
    • HR software

    Safety concerns temper positivity over impact of AI at work

    by Adam McCulloch 16 Jul 2024
    by Adam McCulloch 16 Jul 2024

    Employers and staff optimistic about impact of new technologies, despite uncertainty about safety, according to new research commissioned by the...

    • Bonuses
    • Financial services
    • Latest News

    Bonuses and pay soar at Goldman Sachs

    by Adam McCulloch 16 Jul 2024
    by Adam McCulloch 16 Jul 2024

    Pay and bonuses for bankers at Goldman Sachs have increased by 17% as profits more than doubled.

    • Bank holidays
    • Latest News
    • Sickness absence

    England v Spain: HR frets about the Euro final

    by Adam McCulloch 12 Jul 2024
    by Adam McCulloch 12 Jul 2024

    How should HR react to time off for the Euros final: productivity must be balanced with employee morale say HR professionals.

    • Absence
    • Bank holidays
    • Latest News

    England v Spain Euros final: employers offer workers time off

    by Adam McCulloch 12 Jul 2024
    by Adam McCulloch 12 Jul 2024

    Businesses are looking to give workers time off on Monday, in the aftermath of the England v Spain Euros final....

    • Business performance
    • Latest News
    • Economics, government & business

    Business optimism at high levels as new ministers get to work

    by Adam McCulloch 11 Jul 2024
    by Adam McCulloch 11 Jul 2024

    The BDO index indicates that despite worries over unemployment and skills, businesses are feeling more optimistic than at any time since the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

    • Latest News
    • Ex-offenders

    Ministers to encourage more recruitment of former prisoners

    by Adam McCulloch 11 Jul 2024
    by Adam McCulloch 11 Jul 2024

    James Timpson, the new prisons minister, is seeking to boost the number of companies that actively recruit from behind bars.

    • Fire and rehire
    • Zero hours
    • Employment law

    IoD gives verdicts on Labour’s employment plans

    by Adam McCulloch 11 Jul 2024
    by Adam McCulloch 11 Jul 2024

    The Institute of Directors has conducted research providing insights as to what businesses really think about the new government's sweeping plans for employment.

    • Collective redundancy
    • Latest News
    • Industrial action / strikes

    Unite upbeat over minister’s talks on Port Talbot transition

    by Adam McCulloch 11 Jul 2024
    by Adam McCulloch 11 Jul 2024

    New government seeks improved deal with Tata for workers over Port Talbot furnace closure.

    • Zero hours
    • Employment law
    • Latest News

    Day one: HR responds to Labour’s landslide election win

    by Adam McCulloch 5 Jul 2024
    by Adam McCulloch 5 Jul 2024

    Labour's landslide win will usher in a new landscape for employers and employees. HR will have its hands full keeping on top of the stream of change promised in the new government's first 100 days.

    • Fire and rehire
    • Zero hours
    • Employment law

    Labour government sets out to deliver bold employment agenda

    by Adam McCulloch 5 Jul 2024
    by Adam McCulloch 5 Jul 2024

    On a night of political drama, Labour, as predicted, has swept to victory. We unpick some of its key proposals affecting employers.

    • Latest News
    • Economics, government & business
    • Political elections

    Saying thank you is not so hard

    by Adam McCulloch 5 Jul 2024
    by Adam McCulloch 5 Jul 2024

    Possibly the most important phrase in the English language is ‘thank you’ (anyone who has forgotten to thank a driver...

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