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Police force ‘spied’ on officer as she took family holiday
Met breached data protection and human rights laws to investigate detective constable who was signed off with stressA former police detective constable who accused her employer of breaching human...
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Low-skilled EU migrants ‘may have to apply for work permits’
Migration Advisory Committee says government is considering new system, as think tank warns NHS will ‘collapse’ without special dispensation on immigrationMinisters are reported to be considering a...
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Opinion: I resigned – and you can too
Starting your own business is scary, but you’ll never learn more – or feel freer – at work, writes Laura RennieThis time last year I was sitting at my desk, dealing with all things HR with my eyes...
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What to do when staff are subjected to campaigns of abuse
Employers can ask for a court injunction to stop the harassment if necessaryTo anyone reading the newspapers, it is clear that people in a role that puts them in the public eye can suffer a level of...
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Union ‘threatened employee who claimed racial discrimination’
STUC worker told bosses would not seek further funding for his project if he proceeded with case; marking letter ‘without prejudice’ did not make it inadmissible, tribunal rulesScotland’s largest trade...
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Employees using sick leave to care for elderly relatives
One sixth of staff now have caring responsibilities for older family members, says survey, with scant support in placeEmployees are resorting to using annual and sick leave to look after elderly...
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Opinion: Modern feedback needs to explore effective behaviours
Too many feedback sessions result in managers telling workers what to do – it’s time to treat them like adults and have a proper conversation, says Barry JohnsonWhen I was first trained as a manager in...
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Three-quarters of workers could be hit by Brexit-induced pension shortfall
Experts warn of short-term ‘carnage’ as millions will need to save more – or work longer – to enjoy an adequate retirement income Falling interest rates and weak post-Brexit growth predictions mean...
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Forthcoming tribunal decisions database increases risk of reputational damage
But employers should avoid knee-jerk reactions when deciding how to respond to claimsAscertaining the claims record of a particular employer and obtaining copies of any judgments requires quite a lot...
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Living wage increase could cost care sector £2.3bn per year by 2020
Think tank warns more government funding is needed to pay care workers, while British Chambers of Commerce calls for rethink on planned NLW riseSocial care organisations will be forced to cut jobs or...
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Government strategies for protecting pregnant workers ‘lack urgency and...
Report calls for better safeguards for expectant mothers, amid ‘shocking’ rise in workplace discriminationA new parliamentary report is calling for better protection for pregnant workers, as the number...
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Opinion: the case for soft skills has never been more concrete
It’s never been more crucial for firms to invest in soft skills – and it’s not difficult for L&D to make the business case for investment either, writes Steve HillThe crucial importance of soft...
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SMEs react to living wage rise by cutting hours and rethinking hiring
Experts say it’s ‘concerning’ that few firms are responding by improving efficiency, while industry body calls for 2020 target of £9 per hour to be changedSmall business chiefs have warned of the risk...
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How to manage employees during pregnancy and maternity leave
Four golden rules for supporting mothers-to-be and those returning to workAlmost 2,000 people turned to Citizens Advice for help with pregnancy and maternity discrimination issues between April 2015...
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Opinion: Don’t fall into the Brexit negativity trap
The news is full of doom and gloom, but post-referendum we have the chance to bring employees closer together, writes Andrew KinderThe UK is in a phase of post-referendum jitters. We’ve seen it in the...
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Scrapping bonuses ahead of mandatory gender pay reporting
What issues should employers bear in mind?The bonus has long been considered an essential motivator in the City, so recent reports that star fund manager Neil Woodford is to scrap bonuses at his new...
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Mothers with young children 30 per cent less likely to be in work than fathers
TUC urges employers to offer more flexibility as experts say UK economy is ‘paying the price’The TUC has called for employers to offer greater flexibility for working mothers, after research suggests...
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Investment banks must do more to remove social mobility ‘roadblocks’, says...
Recruiters overlook aptitude in favour of ‘fit’ and ‘polish’Investment banks have been urged to reduce barriers to employment for ‘non privileged’ job applicants after research revealed that...
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Six ways to inject wellness into your workplace
Designing your office with employee wellbeing in mind can be an inexpensive but effective way to boost productivity and engagement, says Beth AmbroseFrom health screenings and free vaccinations to gym...
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Preparing for gender pay gap reporting: public sector organisations
Employers should be planning their compliance strategies nowThe Government Equalities Office recently launched a consultation on mandatory gender pay reporting for larger public sector employers in...
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