HR practice
Government dress code guidance dismissed as ‘Janet and John’
The Government today issued guidance for employers on how they can ensure dress codes are not discriminatory. They do not...
Five principles of high-performing teams
In a volatile environment, organisations need teams that are engaged, productive and know what they’re working towards. How can we...
World Cup 2018: Six goals for employers
The 2018 World Cup in Russia sees 32 nations taking part in 63 matches from Thursday 14 June until Sunday...
Employee relations
‘Facility time’ reports due from public sector employers in July
Public sector employers have just a few more weeks to publish information on individuals’ time off to carry out a...
Acas conciliators strike over workload concerns
Staff at conciliation service Acas are striking today (11 May) over concerns about their workloads, following the decision to abolish...
Unions react to sweeping BT job cuts
BT today announced plans to cut 13,000 jobs over the next three years – 13% of its global workforce –...
Diversity and equal opportunities
Report pinpoints how to accelerate flexible working and gender diversity
A report published today sets out to “speed up culture change” act as a blueprint for change and ensuring that...
Government dress code guidance dismissed as ‘Janet and John’
The Government today issued guidance for employers on how they can ensure dress codes are not discriminatory. They do not...
Legal & General launches fund to boost gender diversity
Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) has set up a fund to benefit organisations with higher levels of gender diversity,...
Learning and development
Almost half of manufacturers concerned about post-Brexit hiring
Almost half of UK manufacturers are worried about accessing skills once...
Sadiq Khan launches ‘Our Time’ female talent development scheme
The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has launched a “landmark” initiative to get more women into senior roles and help...
E-learning: Why employees expect a Netflix experience
Employees are used to intuitive interfaces and services such as Netflix knowing what they might like. Skillsoft’s Steve Wainwright investigates...
Pay and benefits
Report pinpoints how to accelerate flexible working and gender diversity
A report published today sets out to “speed up culture change” act as a blueprint for change and ensuring that...
Shareholder discontent grows over executive pay
This year’s annual general meeting season has been marked by several significant rebellions by shareholders over senior employees’ pay and...
Sharp fall in job vacancies as restaurant sector suffers decline
A downturn in the restaurant sector has led to a decline in job vacancies of 11% over the past six...
Recruitment and retention
Almost half of manufacturers concerned about post-Brexit hiring
Almost half of UK manufacturers are worried about accessing skills once...
Tier 2 visas: Why employers can’t get the skilled labour they need
The quota on Tier 2 (General) visas has been reached for several consecutive months, which is causing serious issues for...
Number of employers planning to recruit rises to five-year high
There will be strong growth in the demand for labour in the second quarter of 2018, according to the CIPD,...
Strategy
Almost half of manufacturers concerned about post-Brexit hiring
Almost half of UK manufacturers are worried about accessing skills once...
Five lessons employers can learn from Eurovision
After the pomp and glitter of last weekend’s Eurovision, there is much to learn from this celebration of diversity, argues...
Manufacturers should invest in wellbeing to boost productivity
Manufacturers could increase their productivity by as much as 10% if they invested greater resources in improving employee wellbeing, a...
Technology
The machines are starting to talk: How HR will gain from voice technology
As consumers we’re now used to conversing with Siri or Alexa, but how will the proliferation of this technology in...
Glassdoor acquired by Indeed’s parent company for $1.2bn
Employee review and job site Glassdoor has been acquired by Japanese company Recruit Holdings for $1.2 billion.
Recruit Holdings also...
Technology to drive gig-style working for Tesco staff
Tesco is implementing new technology that could see its employees working with levels of flexibility more associated with gig economy...
Global
Migration Advisory Committee recommendations: Do the claims stand up?
Last month, the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) released its interim report on EEA workers in the UK labour market. Karen...
Business travel, working abroad and mental health: a wake-up call
More roles now involve business travel with increasing risks and stress for employees. Julian Eyears, medical director of occupational health...
EU migrants to receive right to settle during Brexit transition
The Government has changed its position on the rights of EU migrants arriving during the Brexit transition period and will...
