Education
Police Federation and teachers’ unions angry at vaccine priorities
Disappointment for police and teachers as vaccine roll-out will continue to be on an age basis, not on occupations.
Imperial College top executives under scrutiny for bullying
Two university leaders are under formal investigation by the Office for Students after accusations of bullying staff.
Alice Gast, president...
Which apprenticeships are worst affected by Covid-19?
National Apprenticeship Week: The Covid crisis has seen apprenticeship starts in the UK fall by 46%; meanwhile, the UK's oldest apprentice is revealed.
IR35: What does public-sector HR need to know about the April 2021 changes?
Public sector HR may think that IR35 reforms only apply to private sector.
Students opt for technology and business over arts subjects
Computing, medicine and engineering subjects continue to gain popularity for students, university entry figures have revealed.
Frontline workers’ wellbeing should be ‘national priority’
Leading mental health organisations have said the mental and physical health of frontline staff should be a national priority going...
Covid-19 fatalities highest among restaurant, factory and security staff
Restaurant staff, factory workers and staff in ‘elementary’ occupations including security guards and taxi drivers were among those who faced...
Teachers, police and retail staff likely in next vaccine phase
Public-facing workers such as police officers, teachers and retail staff may soon be offered a Covid-19 jab, vaccines minister Nadhim...
Call for FFP3 masks to be made available for all health workers
All health and social care staff potentially in contact with Covid-19 patients should be provided with FFP3 respirators in order...
Covid-19 testing to be targeted at staff unable to work from home
Key workers and people unable to work from home are to receive more frequent Covid-19 testing – even if they are not displaying any symptoms.
Unison elects first woman leader
Christine McAnea has been elected as the new general secretary of Unison, the UK’s largest trade union.
She is the...
Covid infection rates as much as 333% higher for some teachers
The government’s decision this week to embark on a third national lockdown and close primary and secondary schools in England...
HR news you may have missed over Christmas
We bring you up to speed with news that broke over the festive period.
Public sector pay freeze will hit those already earning less
Public sector workers hit by a pay freeze are already paid less than their counterparts in private sector employers, according to a report by the Resolution Foundation.
Personnel Today Awards 2020 winners: NHS praised for Covid response
NHS England and Improvement has been crowned the overall winner at this...
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