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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!

    • Artificial intelligence
    • Latest News
    • HR Technology

    Unregulated AI will perpetuate workplace stereotypes

    by Adam McCulloch 4 Jul 2024
    by Adam McCulloch 4 Jul 2024

    Artificial intelligence programmes can perpetuate deeply ingrained stereotypes in the workplace, affecting recruitment, pay equity, and career aspirations.

    • Stress
    • Expatriates
    • Europe

    Employers must confront election misinformation and growing risk levels

    by Adam McCulloch 4 Jul 2024
    by Adam McCulloch 4 Jul 2024

    Organisational resilience and business continuity under threat from new wave of geopolitical volatility.

    • Latest News
    • Discipline and grievances
    • Dismissal

    Head teacher unfairly dismissed for ‘tapping son’s hand’ awarded £102k

    by Adam McCulloch 2 Jul 2024
    by Adam McCulloch 2 Jul 2024

    Head teacher unfairly dismissed for gross misconduct after tapping her own child’s hand with her fingers, award £102k by the employment tribunal.

    • Employee relations
    • USA
    • Latest News

    Disney workers mount legal action over ‘relocate or resign’ request

    by Adam McCulloch 21 Jun 2024
    by Adam McCulloch 21 Jun 2024

    Disney workers are suing their employer for damages after being told to move across the US for a project that was later cancelled.

    • Artificial intelligence
    • Financial services
    • Latest News

    Citigroup optimistic over benefits of AI in banking

    by Adam McCulloch 21 Jun 2024
    by Adam McCulloch 21 Jun 2024

    According to Citigroup, about 54% of jobs across banking have a high potential to be automated.

    • Education
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    • Education - school

    Labour’s teacher recruitment plans ‘most credible’, says education body

    by Adam McCulloch 21 Jun 2024
    by Adam McCulloch 21 Jun 2024

    An education research body has concluded that Labour’s plans for recruitment in education offer more likelihood of tackling the growing...

    • Career paths
    • Careers in HR
    • HR qualifications

    Movers and shakers in HR: new appointments at Mattel, Revlon, Carlsberg and City of London Corp

    by Adam McCulloch 21 Jun 2024
    by Adam McCulloch 21 Jun 2024

    Our latest round-up of movers and shakers since the start of spring includes significant appointments at toy giant Mattel, beer legend Carlsberg and beauty and haircare colossus Revlon.

    • Absence
    • Latest News
    • Sickness absence

    Euros and sun: beware a ‘whirlwind of HR chaos’

    by Adam McCulloch 21 Jun 2024
    by Adam McCulloch 21 Jun 2024

    The Euros, sunshine and World Productivity Day have all come together. How will HR cope?

    • Public sector
    • Tech sector
    • Computer misuse

    The Post Office Horizon scandal: an explainer

    by Adam McCulloch 20 Jun 2024
    by Adam McCulloch 20 Jun 2024

    We round-up some of the key dates and moments in the Post Office computer scandal so far and name the key people involved.

    • Gender
    • Equality, diversity and inclusion
    • Latest News

    EY and OVO Energy ranked in The Times top 50 for gender equality

    by Adam McCulloch 20 Jun 2024
    by Adam McCulloch 20 Jun 2024

    Anglian Water, Royal Mail and Ofcom miss out on top 50 firms ranking according to gender equality as EY and OVO Energy gain slots.

    • Hybrid working
    • Offices
    • Latest News

    Asos wants employees to attend more in-person meetings

    by Adam McCulloch 20 Jun 2024
    by Adam McCulloch 20 Jun 2024

    Asos has warned that failure to stick to hybrid working rules could lead to disciplinary action. It wants staff to return to the office.

    • Stress
    • Latest News
    • Staff monitoring

    Timesheets add to stress, study shows

    by Adam McCulloch 20 Jun 2024
    by Adam McCulloch 20 Jun 2024

    According to new research, the UK is the third most stressed workforce in Europe when it comes to time-tracking.

    • Bonuses
    • Latest News
    • Retail

    Bonus boon for Games Workshop employees

    by Adam McCulloch 20 Jun 2024
    by Adam McCulloch 20 Jun 2024

    Warhammer figurine maker Games Workshop has handed over £18m in cash payments to its employees after it reported a strong year of sales and profits.

    • Latest News
    • Learning & development
    • Emotional intelligence

    New policies needed if UK is to close gap in essential employment skills

    by Adam McCulloch 14 Jun 2024
    by Adam McCulloch 14 Jun 2024

    Up to seven million workers in England may lack the essential employment skills (EES) they need to do their jobs...

    • Artificial intelligence
    • Latest News
    • e-learning

    UK below Honduras in tech and business skill ranking

    by Adam McCulloch 14 Jun 2024
    by Adam McCulloch 14 Jun 2024

    The UK has been ranked 45th in the world for technology and business skill proficiency – one place below Honduras.

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