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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!

    • 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...

    • 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.

    • USA
    • Employee relations
    • 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.

    • Latest News
    • Education
    • 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.

    • Equality, diversity and inclusion
    • Gender
    • 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.

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