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Time for a more flexible outlook on holiday policies?
Employers could take a more relaxed approach on contractual leave to stop employees taking ‘sickies’Most employers’ rigid working hours do not allow for the odd sun-loving employee who fancies a...
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Teachers announce autumn strike dates in pay row
Unions warn of England-wide walkout before ChristmasThe two largest teaching unions have threatened to organise a national strike before Christmas in an ongoing dispute over pay, pensions and working...
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Women and young workers ‘most likely to be low paid’
One-fifth of UK employees earn less than living wage, finds researchWomen and young people are most likely to be earning less than the living wage in the UK, according to a report from the Resolution...
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Quarter of British workers admit stealing office supplies
But half would raid stationery cupboard if they ‘wouldn’t get caught’ More than a quarter of British workers have confessed to stealing items from their employers, according to the findings of a new...
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How to claim constructive dismissal
The EAT has confirmed the three elements that must be present for such cases to succeedIn the case, Hutchison v Scottish Ministers, the Employment Appeal Tribunal had to consider whether voluntary...
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Government announces Tupe reform proposals
Plans reveal U-turn on removing ‘service provision change’ ruleThe government has issued its eagerly awaited response to its consultation on Tupe legislation, surprising employers by deciding not to...
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What is the secret to delivering sustainable cultural change?
Every business leader knows the challenges that come with effecting long term cultural change. It is said that ‘slowness to change usually means fear of the new ‘. This is often the case. But...
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Harvard Business Review research on effective workforce analytics use
Workforce analytics has become an essential tool for organisations that view workforce performance as the key to improving business results, according to a new global survey of business leaders by...
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Contractor changeovers still covered by Tupe
‘Service provision change’ stays within the revised transfer rules and other reforms are addedThe Government has listened to the consultation responses it received on its proposed reform of Tupe and...
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Raising the school leaving age
Verity O’Keefe considers the impact this latest move will have on vocational education In the UK, 69 per cent of 16- to 18-year-olds undertake academic study, with only 31 per cent choosing vocational...
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Smarter use of HR data could prevent more NHS scandals, says CIPD
Third of nurses ‘feel bullied’ over patient care practices, survey findsThe improved collection and analysis of people management data and employee feedback could help avert future care scandals in the...
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Union criticises ‘council scramble’ over minimum pay rates
Lowest bands revised to comply with national minimum wage changePublic-sector union Unison has claimed that councils are “scrambling” to adjust their bottom pay bands to keep workers above the minimum...
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Deserting work for a rugby match
Is it unfair to dismiss a manager who allegedly stretched his lunch break to watch sport?It is Boxing Day 2011 and the Scarlets are playing a home match against the Ospreys, a top of the table clash....
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Workers yet to be auto-enrolled plan to ‘save less’ than last year
Survey finds decline in level of intended pension contributionsThe amount of money that employees are willing to earmark for auto-enrolment contributions has dropped by a quarter, according to new...
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Careers advice in schools ‘not working’, says Ofsted
Lack of employer engagement part of the problem, inspectors find The arrangements for providing vital careers guidance in schools are not working well enough, according to a new report by...
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Miliband: ‘Labour will end abuse of zero hours contracts’
Opposition leader asks former HR director to run employer consultationLabour leader Ed Miliband will today announce his party’s plans to crack down on the exploitative use of zero hours contracts.In a...
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Jobs growth in private sector drives fall in UK unemployment rate
But latest statistics show drop in number of under-25s in workThe rate of unemployment in the UK has fallen to 7.7 per cent, down from 7.8 per cent in the previous quarter, according to the latest...
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CIPD and Australian HR body announce ‘mutual recognition’
Reciprocal agreement will entitle members to equivalent credentials The CIPD has announced an agreement with its Australian counterpart to enable mutual recognition for individuals who have...
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Hate your current employee evaluation forms? Update yours and use these...
Beware the poorly designed performance appraisal form. It can frustrate and disengage your managers and employees from the process, defeating the whole purpose of having employee appraisals.What makes...
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Unfair dismissal rights for employee shareholders if companies get it wrong
Government guidance indicates some of the complexities involved in setting up the new arrangementsOrganisations can now engage employee shareholders. These employees give up some of their employment...
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