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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!

    • Collective redundancy
    • Financial services
    • Latest News

    Virgin Money sheds 255 jobs as it closes third of branches

    by Adam McCulloch 21 Jul 2023
    by Adam McCulloch 21 Jul 2023

    The Unite union described the 39 closures and accompanying job losses as a ‘disgrace’.

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

    Prime minister makes public apology to LGBT veterans

    by Adam McCulloch 20 Jul 2023
    by Adam McCulloch 20 Jul 2023

    Homosexuality was decriminalised in the UK in 1967 but a ban continued in the armed forces until an ECHR ruling in 2000.

    • Artificial intelligence
    • Europe
    • Latest News

    Unions urge UK to better regulate AI

    by Adam McCulloch 20 Jul 2023
    by Adam McCulloch 20 Jul 2023

    The TUC said the UK had no solid plans to regulate the use of AI in hiring, firing and setting work conditions.

    • Occupational Health
    • Department for Work and Pensions
    • Latest News

    Ministers propose national ‘health at work’ standard

    by Adam McCulloch 20 Jul 2023
    by Adam McCulloch 20 Jul 2023

    Ministers are today (20 July) launching a consultation on ways to increase uptake of occupational health provision, linking health in the workplace with the UK’s economic inactivity problems.

    • Stress
    • Financial services
    • Mental health

    Finance sector makes progress on mental health

    by Adam McCulloch 17 Jul 2023
    by Adam McCulloch 17 Jul 2023

    Many finance sector employers are concerned that the current economic downturn may see worsening mental health among staff.

    • Sexual harassment
    • Equality, diversity and inclusion
    • Latest News

    House of Lords waters down new sexual harassment laws

    by Adam McCulloch 14 Jul 2023
    by Adam McCulloch 14 Jul 2023

    Plans to toughen up workplace sexual harassment laws will be diluted, drawing heavy criticism from the TUC and equality campaigners....

    • Artificial intelligence
    • USA
    • North America

    Hollywood actors strike over pay and threat from AI

    by Adam McCulloch 14 Jul 2023
    by Adam McCulloch 14 Jul 2023

    The risk to actors’ livelihoods from AI and poor rates of pay from streaming has led 160,000 performers in the US to strike, shutting down all Hollywood TV and film productions.

    • Artificial intelligence
    • Professional services
    • Latest News

    HR leaders expect AI to hit headcounts

    by Adam McCulloch 14 Jul 2023
    by Adam McCulloch 14 Jul 2023

    ‘Our survey revealed that most HR leaders expect a decrease in headcount within the HR function once generative AI is implemented due to the increased efficiency.’

    • Bullying and harassment
    • Discipline
    • Discipline and grievances

    BBC must exercise duty of care for Huw Edwards

    by Adam McCulloch 13 Jul 2023
    by Adam McCulloch 13 Jul 2023

    The internal BBC inquiry could lead to dismissal, a reprimand, or reputational rehabilitation for Huw Edwards.

    • Artificial intelligence
    • HR software
    • Latest News

    India: CEO replaces 90% of support staff with AI

    by Adam McCulloch 13 Jul 2023
    by Adam McCulloch 13 Jul 2023

    A CEO in India has announced he has replaced 90% of his company’s support staff with an AI chatbot.

    • Europe
    • Industrial action / strikes
    • Latest News

    Real wages in UK almost 3% below 2008 levels

    by Adam McCulloch 10 Jul 2023
    by Adam McCulloch 10 Jul 2023

    The UK has seen 15 years of real wage stagnation, according to a new analysis published today.

    • Automation
    • Artificial intelligence
    • Gamification

    AI revolution? ‘What if I like repetitive tasks?’

    by Adam McCulloch 7 Jul 2023
    by Adam McCulloch 7 Jul 2023

    Who’s to say HR managers don’t like doing routine tasks? Some of us enjoy mind-numbingly repetitive procedures – they exercise parts of the cerebrum no amount of brainstorming can reach.

    • Collective redundancy
    • Latest News
    • Tech sector

    BT to cut 1,100 jobs from Suffolk research site

    by Adam McCulloch 7 Jul 2023
    by Adam McCulloch 7 Jul 2023

    Staff at BT’s research centre at Adastral Park at Martlesham, in Suffolk, were informed of the job losses on 6 July.

    • Automation
    • Artificial intelligence
    • Gamification

    Recruitment: automation is pushing away young candidates

    by Adam McCulloch 6 Jul 2023
    by Adam McCulloch 6 Jul 2023

    HR teams need to carefully consider their use of AI tools when it comes to recruitment, new findings indicate, with younger people often frustrated by them.

    • Collective redundancy
    • Latest News
    • Trade unions

    MPs seek clarification over Asda wages plans

    by Adam McCulloch 6 Jul 2023
    by Adam McCulloch 6 Jul 2023

    The GMB union is continuing to warn that Asda salary plans amount to a fire and rehire scheme. MPs are seeking assurances from the supermarket giant.

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