HR practice
Hybrid working: why presence bias is still an issue
Andrew Mawson discusses presence bias and how organsations with hybrid working models can eliminate it.
DWP only just introduced overtime holiday pay mechanism, claims union
The DWP has only just introduced a mechanism to incorporate regular overtime into holiday pay, several years after a landmark judgment.
Company admits 13-year payroll error costing £225m
BHP payroll error costing £225m discovered for current and former employers who had annual leave deducted on public holidays.
Employee relations
How to keep up with conflicting voices in D&I
Employers are keen to show their support for diversity and inclusion. But how employees and customers respond to D&I messaging can undermine some of the good work they’re doing behind the scenes.
Who is on strike and when?
We provide details of where and when strikes are happening, as the UK battles with the ongoing period of industrial unrest.
GMB withdraws Amazon union recognition bid
The GMB union has withdrawn its bid for Amazon union recognition, claiming Amazon has hired more workers so it cannot meet the threshold.
Learning and development
Report recommends student loan-style scheme for pilot training
There is an urgent need to consider how pilot training is funded to avoid a potential shortage, a report commissioned by the Department for Transport has recommended.
UK companies invest in digital HR, but workers struggle
UK businesses are big adopters of digital HR tools, but employees need more training to use them, a survey has found.
Data expertise is now most in-demand skill, analysis reveals
Data expertise is now the most sought after skill among global enterprises, with demand for courses tripling since 2019, according to a new study.
Pay and benefits
Employers hit by payroll cyberattack receive ultimatum
Companies affected by a cyber hack have been issued with an ultimatum by a Russian cyber-crime group.
Government responds to umbrella company call for evidence
Long-awaited response to a 2021 call for evidence suggests regulating umbrella companies around employment rights.
Gender pensions gap is more a ‘gaping chasm’
DWP analysis shows a UK gender pensions gap of 35%, rising to 60% for people with their savings only in DC schemes.
Recruitment and retention
Teaching profession losing staff in record numbers
The latest workforce survey from the Department for Education shows teachers leaving in record numbers.
AI could boost headcount and skills, recruiter predicts
Artificial intelligence will have a positive impact on jobs and skills, according to a new survey.
Government responds to umbrella company call for evidence
Long-awaited response to a 2021 call for evidence suggests regulating umbrella companies around employment rights.
Strategy
HCM trends and pain points – time to get back to basics? (webinar)
15 June 2023 | Register now for our webinar exploring the HCM trends and pain points.
CBI members vote to support renewal plans
Members have shown their confidence in the future of the business lobby group and its reform plans.
UKG buys global payroll provider Immedis
The HR software provider is set to acquire the global payroll firm.
Technology
CIPD’s Peter Cheese: ‘HR shouldn’t be afraid to experiment’
CIPD chief executive tells HR they should not be afraid to experiment in his opening message at the Festival of Work 2023.
HCM trends and pain points – time to get back to basics? (webinar)
15 June 2023 | Register now for our webinar exploring the HCM trends and pain points.
AI could boost headcount and skills, recruiter predicts
Artificial intelligence will have a positive impact on jobs and skills, according to a new survey.
Global
Portugal launches four-day week trial
Around 40 companies in Portugal are taking part in a six-month government-funded trial of a four-day working week.
Company admits 13-year payroll error costing £225m
BHP payroll error costing £225m discovered for current and former employers who had annual leave deducted on public holidays.
Man with cerebral palsy told not to ’play the disability card’
A man with cerebral palsy has received £25k for disability discrimination after alleging he was told not to ‘play the disability card’.