Trade unions
Number of NHS doctors looking to retire early doubles
The number of UK doctors considering leaving the NHS early has more than doubled in 10 months, according to the British Medical Association.
High Court to probe PM’s decision not to sack Patel
The High Court will examine Boris Johnson’s decision that home secretary Priti Patel did not break Whitehall rules, following widespread allegations of bullying.
Three in five jobcentre staff feel office is unsafe
A Public and Commercial Services union survey finds only 21% of Jobcentre Plus staff would feel safe dealing with benefits claimants face-to-face.
Information & consultation
Can you afford to make staff redundant?
Faced with financial pressures, reducing headcount seems the logical next step. But redundancy carries its own direct and hidden costs, and there are alternatives …
Furlough one year on: How has the job retention scheme evolved?
As employers absorb today’s budget announcements, many will be reflecting how – this time last year – caution and concern...
Asda restructure set to impact 5,000 jobs
Asda begins consultations with staff as major restructure is drawn up in response to surge in online shopping.
Employee engagement
Are ‘global employees’ the next big thing?
In theory, technology now allows employees to work from anywhere, but how easy is it to run a global workforce?
Mutual trust between managers and staff boosts performance
A study has found a strong link between manager-employee trust, financial performance and productivity.
WeWork: Billion Dollar Loser author talks to Oven-Ready HR
Chris Taylor interviews Reeves Wiedeman about his book examining the workplace culture at WeWork...
Industrial action & strikes
Three in five jobcentre staff feel office is unsafe
A Public and Commercial Services union survey finds only 21% of Jobcentre Plus staff would feel safe dealing with benefits claimants face-to-face.
Crunch time for British Gas engineers to agree new contract terms
Today is the final day that British Gas engineers can agree to new terms and conditions or face dismissal.
Deliveroo riders on strike over pay and conditions
Around 400 Deliveroo riders are striking over pay and conditions today, amid growing pressure for it to improve working practices and rights.
