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Adam McCulloch

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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!

    • NHS
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    • Industrial action / strikes

    Ambulance strikes off as government offers talks

    by Adam McCulloch 3 Mar 2023
    by Adam McCulloch 3 Mar 2023

    Strikes set for this week have been called off after GMB, Unison and Unite union leaders agreed to enter talks with health secretary Steve Barclay.

    • Australia
    • Latest News
    • Australasia

    Western Australia sets sights on UK police and health workers

    by Adam McCulloch 3 Mar 2023
    by Adam McCulloch 3 Mar 2023

    The UK's labour crisis could be exacerbated in the coming months by a concerted effort by state government officials to lure workers to Western Australia.

    • Construction
    • Fire and rehire
    • Brexit

    UK firms back health and safety rules in face of Retained EU Law Bill

    by Adam McCulloch 3 Mar 2023
    by Adam McCulloch 3 Mar 2023

    A survey has revealed that UK businesses strongly support health and safety regulations, highlighting fears over the impact of the Retained EU Law Bill.

    • Gender
    • Equality, diversity and inclusion
    • Latest News

    France rated best overall for gender equality in the workplace

    by Adam McCulloch 3 Mar 2023
    by Adam McCulloch 3 Mar 2023

    UK-based drinks supplier Diageo is the second highest placed firm in a study of global gender equality.

    • IR35
    • Employment law
    • Latest News

    Gary Lineker case ‘nothing to do with IR35’ claims specialist

    by Adam McCulloch 3 Mar 2023
    by Adam McCulloch 3 Mar 2023

    Judge to decide verdict in coming months over Lineker's tax between 2013 and 2018 when presenting football shows for BT Sport and the BBC.

    • Latest News
    • HR strategy
    • Holidays and holiday pay

    Staff get the day off to mark Employee Appreciation Day

    by Adam McCulloch 2 Mar 2023
    by Adam McCulloch 2 Mar 2023

    To mark Employee Appreciation Day tomorrow (Friday 3 March) one company has announced it is giving all its workers the day off.

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    • Discipline and grievances

    Nurse suffered race discrimination finds tribunal

    by Adam McCulloch 24 Feb 2023
    by Adam McCulloch 24 Feb 2023

    A senior nurse in the north of England has won her claim of racial discrimination against NHS England at an employment tribunal.

    • Hybrid working
    • Latest News
    • Workplace culture

    HR buzzwords are running amok; time to stem the tide

    by Adam McCulloch 24 Feb 2023
    by Adam McCulloch 24 Feb 2023

    HR buzzwords are running amok. No sooner do we debunk and ridicule them than more nonsensical balderdash proliferates.

    • Latest News
    • Flexible pay
    • Pay & benefits

    Weekly pay more popular due to rising costs

    by Adam McCulloch 24 Feb 2023
    by Adam McCulloch 24 Feb 2023

    A third of UK workers would prefer to be paid weekly to allow them to budget better for the rising cost of living, according to new research.

    • Latest News
    • HR Technology
    • Payroll

    Regular payroll errors afflict 88% of businesses in UK

    by Adam McCulloch 23 Feb 2023
    by Adam McCulloch 23 Feb 2023

    Payroll errors are endemic among UK firms with almost all organisations experiencing regular errors, research has found.

    • Latest News
    • Holidays and holiday pay
    • Pay & benefits

    UK leads the world in wanting to do nothing – or does it?

    by Adam McCulloch 17 Feb 2023
    by Adam McCulloch 17 Feb 2023

    A poll has found that 60% of workers in the UK would choose not to work if money was no object. The international average is 47%.

    • Equality, diversity and inclusion
    • Gender
    • Latest News

    Retail and engineering firms rise up on LGBTQ+ employer index

    by Adam McCulloch 17 Feb 2023
    by Adam McCulloch 17 Feb 2023

    Stonewall's good employer list this year saw retail, construction and engineering producing a stronger showing than previously.

    • Brexit
    • Right to work
    • Latest News

    Crackdown on illegal migrant workers gathers pace

    by Adam McCulloch 17 Feb 2023
    by Adam McCulloch 17 Feb 2023

    The government has stepped up its efforts to stop illegal working by people from overseas.

    • Employee engagement
    • Career development
    • Latest News

    Retention: businesses must tackle the generation divide

    by Adam McCulloch 16 Feb 2023
    by Adam McCulloch 16 Feb 2023

    Businesses’ retention strategies must consider the generation divide if they are to succeed, reseearch suggests.

    • Hybrid working
    • Latest News
    • Flexible working

    Rail firm aims to lure commuters with cheaper tickets

    by Adam McCulloch 16 Feb 2023
    by Adam McCulloch 16 Feb 2023

    Govia Thameslink will trial cheaper Monday and Friday fares on Southern services as it attempts to boost post-pandemic commuting numbers.

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