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Who should be encouraging girls into STEM careers and trade training?
Leading employers gather to discuss how to plug the gaps in their ‘leaky’ talent pipelinesThere were 492,700 apprenticeship starts in England in 2014/2015, a 12 per cent increase on the previous year,...
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Compulsory online test for disabled applicant was failure to make adjustments
An otherwise justifiable practice can still lead to a discrimination claimIn the case of Muzi-Mabaso v Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) had to decide...
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A tenth of workers embarrass themselves at the Christmas party
TUC urges caution for employees ‘emboldened with festive cheer’More than one in 10 workers who have attended a work Christmas party admit embarrassing themselves in front of their boss and colleagues,...
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Employers under-prepared for compulsory living wage, warns report
Government says organisations risk ‘falling foul of the law’ come 1 April 2016The majority of employers across the UK are not yet ready for the introduction of the national living wage, despite having...
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Boards with more women 'deliver 36 per cent better return on equity'
But research finds no evidence that gender diverse boards are more risk averseBoards with more women on them make more money. This is according to the global stock market index MSCI that found...
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Using private prosecutions against dishonest employees
An alternative to dismissal that could deter repeat offendingWorkplaces can present some unscrupulous employees with the opportunity to commit crimes, ranging from the theft of company property or...
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New guide: How to build a winning high-potential employee programme
Although research shows that high-potential employees (HiPos) are 2x more valuable than other staff1, many organisations still lack the programmes to identify, develop and retain their HiPos. Discover...
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Opinion: As Christmas approaches, being virtuous becomes a real challenge
Willpower takes a battering in the holiday season, but there are ways to fight back, says Jan Hills It’s that time of year when willpower seems to be needed. We asked people what willpower challenges...
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‘Culture of secrecy’ blocks NHS staff learning from mistakes, warns watchdog
Ombudsman finds complaints against NHS employees are not investigated adequatelyStaff are not empowered to investigate NHS failures and are blighted by a culture of secrecy, according to the NHS...
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Security experts command up to £10,000 a day as demand for cyber skills surges
High profile data breaches prompt scramble to protect UK organisations, research showsRecent high profile data breaches such as TalkTalk, JD Wetherspoon and Sony have prompted a surge in demand for...
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Employers should start measuring their gender pay gap now
Checklist of suggested action points for HR to followFor years many senior leaders have found it hard to believe that the UK’s 19.1 per cent gender pay gap is an issue of relevance to their own...
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Majority of staff want finance training from their employer, finds survey
Pension guidance can be ‘stepping stone’ to wider financial educationTwo-thirds of UK staff have never received financial training, meaning money management skills are ‘learned on the hoof’, according...
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Unions call for recruitment and retention bonus to avert ambulance staffing...
Low pay and low morale could create a catastrophe as Winter weather hitsParamedics and ambulance staff quitting the NHS has nearly doubled in four years according to a new report, which warned that the...
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Sports Direct staff ‘clock up extra hour a week unpaid’ due to employee searches
Warehouse practices see temporary workers effectively receive below minimum wage, investigation claimsTemporary workers at Sports Direct’s warehouses effectively earn less than the minimum wage because...
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Office parties: Managing the aftermath of fights between employees
A proper workplace investigation could prevent subsequent unfair dismissalsOffice parties should be enjoyable events for everyone concerned. However, incidents can arise which require disciplinary...
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Opinion: It’s time we accepted that more money does not mean better performance
Would a footballer stop playing if the ridiculous salaries were removed, asks Susanne Jacobs Now here’s some irony for you. Co-chief executive of Deutsche Bank John Cryan recently said that bankers...
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Cheating mindset and flawed processes contributed to VW emissions scandal
Chief executive promises to overhaul culture and internal systemsVolkswagen chairman Hans Dieter Pötsch has admitted that the diesel emissions scandal which rocked the German car manufacturer in...
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High award in caste discrimination case raises stakes for all employers
Debate on extending protection to cover socio-economic grounds heats upEmployers could face an increase in claims for caste discrimination after an employment tribunal awarded £183,773 in damages in...
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Commission and holiday pay case heard by the Employment Appeal Tribunal
Lock v British Gas judgment could provide clarity but may be appealed againAn answer in the long running saga on whether commission should be included in holiday pay came a step closer recently when...
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Employer guide to dealing with legal highs is published
Acas urges organisations to be proactive during the party seasonAs the party season gets into full swing, conciliation service Acas has launched a guide for employers about how to deal with employees...
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