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Why HR should be worried about phishing – and how to guard against it
Thefts of personal data are on the rise, and HR is the first line of defence, writes Sue LingardPhishing involves tricking someone into clicking on a malicious link, or responding to a seemingly...
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Retirement age could be lowered if state pension rates were cut, report suggests
Employees would be able to withdraw savings earlier but suffer a £35 a week pay cut if proposals were implementedEmployees could be allowed to retire on a state pension at the age of 60 under one...
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CBI director says ‘drastic clampdown’ on migrant workers must be scrapped
Dreschsler insists government stops ‘pointing the gun’ at businesses over migration; IoD calls for review into immigration’s impact on UK economyPrime minister Theresa May’s plan to limit the number of...
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Opinion: HR should be leading the way in tackling human rights risks
HR professionals’ cross-departmental relationships, and expertise in employment rights, mean they should be leading the way in human rights due diligence, write lawyers at Norton Rose FulbrightThe...
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Distance learning is the smart option for HR professionals
Giving staff appropriate levels of training doesn’t just improve their knowledge and skills; it also makes them feel more motivated and valued in their role. Despite this companies still frequently...
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How a well-thought-out dress code can reduce the risk of discrimination claims
Practical tips on keeping the policy up to date and appropriateResearch from Acas recently highlighted the risk of employers losing out on talented young employees because of their negative attitudes...
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Equal pay claims worth £100m to proceed following Asda tribunal ruling
Other retailers braced for fallout as 7,000 supermarket employees win right to bring casesA ruling that female store workers at Asda can proceed with the UK’s largest private sector equal pay claim is...
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Government tsar criticises organisations’ ‘unconscious bias’ against older...
Andy Briggs calls for more flexible working options for older employees with caring responsibilities; Age UK says many are ‘scared’ to request different hoursThe government’s new tsar for older workers...
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Opinion: How to successfully reintegrate new mums into the workplace
Laying the groundwork before maternity leave begins is vital, writes Homa WilsonWorkplace discrimination against pregnant women and mothers returning to work has increased significantly over the past...
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Campaign for paid compassionate leave for bereaved parents
Will employees gain an entitlement to take two weeks off?A private member’s bill, entitling all employees to two weeks' paid leave if they lose a child under 18, has been introduced in parliament. A...
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One in five working mums denied flexible working and forced to leave jobs
New survey shows more than three-quarters did not appeal employer’s decision; Workingmums urges policymakers to reinstate ‘statutory right of appeal’Nearly one in five (18 per cent) working mothers...
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Tesco set to face legal dispute over pay cuts
But employment lawyer warns more businesses could slash wages for ‘anti-social hours’ in response to NLW and ‘24/7 culture’Tesco is facing legal action from employees after cutting pay for...
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Learning & Development Toolkit: Best-practices and tools to boost employee...
Everyone can agree that great learning plans help employees develop the skills they need to excel in their role – and help your business achieve exceptional outcomes. What’s not so simple is ensuring...
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Q&A: ‘Real D&I is about leveraging employees’ life experiences’
BBC D&I lead Toby Mildon says organisations must work harder to enshrine diversity and inclusivity into daily practiceAhead of his session at the CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition next month,...
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De-cluttering employment procedures while managing legal risks
How to free up HR time to focus on core strategic objectives The prospect of Brexit has brought with it increased uncertainty, potentially tougher markets and possibly a smaller pool of the right job...
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Government makes U-turn on pension annuities
Concern over lack of consumer protection leads Treasury to abandon schemeThe government is to scrap plans to allow pensioners to cash in their pension annuities in exchange for a lump sum, saying they...
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HMRC vows to crack down on use of freelance staff
Specialist team will target employers suspected of avoiding national insuranceHMRC has announced it is to form a specialist team to examine working practices at organisations that use freelance staff...
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Opinion: Everyone’s heard of the 70:20:10 model – but I’m not sure everyone...
Misunderstandings over how we learn are putting organisations’ success in jeopardy, writes Barry JohnsonPerhaps the most important element in any business – whether it’s a corner shop or an...
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Implications for employers from Asda’s equal pay case
First stage ruling should prompt thoughts on gender pay reporting Asda’s “£100m equal pay battle with shopfloor staff” has been in the headlines recently after an employment tribunal ruled the equal...
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NHS ‘faces staffing crisis among nurses’
Ageing workforce and reliance on immigrants could create major problems, warns Royal College of NursingA lack of incoming talent, and an uncertain post-Brexit future for foreign workers, could lead to...
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