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Employers should be wary of rule changes for Sunday shop workers
Devolution plans dropped but increased opt out protections remain in new legislationGovernment plans to give local authorities the power to alter Sunday trading rules were dropped some weeks ago when...
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Opinion: HR professionals can bounce back from redundancy
David Hodgkinson on how he found himself unexpectedly back on the job market after 28 yearsIt is 2015, and my job is made redundant because of a workplace reorganisation. In my head, reality is slow to...
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Government to consult on banning deductions from employees’ tips
But hospitality employers may face ‘secondary consequences’ if costs riseEmployers in the hospitality industry are to be canvassed by the government about potential changes to the tipping process in...
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Employers cutting back on training ahead of apprenticeship levy, BCC claims
Current guidelines 'encourage organisations to shoehorn L&D under apprenticeship banner'The apprenticeship levy risks damaging the current provision of training for all staff, as employers opt to...
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Striking the right balance in response to the national living wage
How to stay within the law when compensating for the new rateIt’s a month and a half since the national living wage (NLW) of £7.20 was introduced for employees aged 25 and over and already a handful of...
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Six-fold rise in number of fines for pension non-compliance
Experts warn more employers will face penalties as SME auto-enrolment deadlines loomThe number of employers facing potential fines of up to £500 per day for non-compliance with pension legislation has...
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Almost half of staff hear discriminatory comments every week
Why ‘women are only good for wearing skirts’ is just the tip of the iceberg in the workplaceNearly half (46 per cent) of all employees hear discriminatory remarks every week at their place of work,...
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Questions to be answered over the collapse of the BHS pension scheme
Do the Pensions Regulator’s powers require an overhaul?Business Secretary Sajid Javid recently launched another inquiry into the collapse of BHS bringing the total number to five. The failure of the...
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Number of staff looking for new jobs ‘at highest level since 2013’
Job satisfaction down significantly, says CIPD Employee Outlook, with lack of progression a key factorThe number of employees who are looking for a new job has reached a two-and-a-half year high, while...
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Opinion: Are recruiters biased against public sector HR?
The sharing of HR talent between the public and private sectors needs to be more fluid, writes anonymous HR professional ‘Angie’In this age of social collaboration, the two ‘sides’ of the HR and...
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Four-fifths of EU migrants ‘would fail post-Brexit visa tests’
Employers in hospitality and manufacturing could face huge recruitment challenges, finds University of Oxford analysisOrganisations in some industries could face major challenges to their usual...
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Sex discrimination victory for worker ‘forced into affair with boss’
Tribunal upholds IT manager’s claims, and finds firm’s pay policies ‘tainted with gender discrimination’A former employee of software giant Wipro has won a wide-ranging sex discrimination case that...
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Government calls for views on non-compete provisions in employment contracts
Could the UK follow California in banning these clauses from employment contracts?Business secretary Sajid Javid recently announced a ‘call for evidence’ on whether restrictive covenants should be...
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Opinion: It’s time for a new client-consultant relationship
The existing consultancy model is due an overhaul, writes Penny Whitelock – or we risk putting ourselves out of businessAnyone working in a business consultancy firm – whether that’s HR, L&D or...
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Settlements for ‘blacklisted’ construction workers could reach £75m
Eight implicated firms vow to work with unions to ensure modern HR practices are of ‘highest standard’More than 250 building workers who were unfairly targeted by some of the UK’s biggest construction...
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Lloyds extends healthcare to cover gender reassignment
Move hailed as important step for recruiting and retaining trans talentLloyds Banking Group has become the first UK organisation to extend its staff healthcare plans to cover gender dysphoria, in a...
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Bike courier challenge could start chain of more employment status claims
How to draft freelance contracts accurately (and stay out of court)The concept of the ‘gig economy’ has now entered the mainstream, as an ever-increasing number of workers take on both short- and...
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Webinar: Why Every Employer Should Have a Background Screening Policy
Date: Tuesday, May 17Time: 2 pm BSTRegister nowHave you ever hired a candidate only to find out they lied on their CV? At the heart of every good background screening program you should find a thorough...
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Opinion: HR can thrive in the gig economy
Going freelance will become inevitable for most, says Anna Merrall, but it is the perfect opportunity for HR professionals to make the most of their skillsI was made redundant from my role as HR...
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Employers opt for temps during Brexit uncertainty
REC report reveals ‘slowdown’ in permanent hiringThe use of temporary staff has grown sharply as the EU referendum looms, new research has revealed.The Recruitment & Employment Confederation’s...
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