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Pension dispute looms at Royal Mail as FTSE deficits treble in a year
CWU threatens ballot on industrial action; experts warn of further ‘uncertainty’ ahead for pension schemesThe total final salary pension deficits of the UK’s 350 largest companies have trebled in a...
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Grandparents’ rights in the workplace: what businesses need to know
Shared parental leave may be extended to grandparents to reflect the growing role they play in childcare – and companies need to be prepared, says Ben DanielResearch shows that more than half of...
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What employers need to consider when accommodating religious beliefs
Organisations cannot take a blanket approach to religions and dress codes – it is a balancing act, says Angharad HarrisWhen looking at how to accommodate religious beliefs in the workplace, a good...
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May plans new measures on workplace mental health
Review aims to ensure employees have adequate support, but experts insist broader cultural change is the real answerPrime minister Theresa May plans to increase the support and resources available to...
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Businesses urged to review employment practices after cycle courier wins gig...
CitySprint worker receives holiday pay, as employment lawyer says rulings are concerning for firms with similar business modelsA tribunal has ruled that a cycle courier working for delivery firm...
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Opinion: ‘Super partnering’ could unlock the power of mentoring
Inspired by seeing schoolchildren support each other, Penny Whitelock argues we need to invest more in emotionally and practically helping our colleagues In many organisations headcount reduction...
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Should UK employers consider giving workers a ‘right to disconnect’?
Limiting employees' access to emails outside of work hours could boost both wellbeing and productivity, says Jon HeuvelA new law in France, which took effect on 1 January 2017, has given workers a...
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HR teams ‘struggling to deal with workplace bereavement’
Lack of policies and procedures highlighted as a concern; employees with terminal illnesses also lack supportAlmost half of HR departments struggle to manage the impact of bereavement in the workplace,...
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Tesco's employee 'health pledge' met with scepticism
Expert suggests 'apple a day' initiative may be misunderstood, as staff express anger on online forumsA healthcare initiative from Tesco inviting employees at its 2,600 stores to pledge to improve...
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Money worries affect productivity of one in four UK employees
Figure rises to 30 per cent in public sector, as CIPD warns employers have ‘duty of care’ to support financial wellbeingOne in four (25 per cent) employees are suffering with financial problems that...
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Opinion: Personality assessments open the doors to smarter hiring
Today’s tests move far beyond Myers-Briggs, helping employers to identify candidates with the right traits to cope with on-the-job challenges, writes Dr Katharina LochnerPersonality assessments are a...
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What’s in store for employment law in 2017?
Brexit and the gig economy are expected to continue the dominate the employment law headlines this year – but other important legal changes are also on the horizon, writes Emma O’LearyBrexitEveryone...
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Minister raises prospect of extending visa charge to EU workers
Critics say plans would ‘neither meet the needs of our economy nor be appropriate’UK businesses could be charged £1,000 for every EU worker they recruit following Brexit, it has been suggested this...
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Five things that must be on your workplace wellbeing radar in 2017
Employers shouldn’t rely on the NHS to keep staff healthy – this year they need to take proactive steps to enhance wellbeingFrom ‘sickies’ to presenteeism, ‘always on’ working, stress and mental...
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Apprenticeships: what’s next?
With the levy coming into force this April, employers should consider the legal aspects of taking more apprentices, writes Stephen Foster It’s that time of year where we have made our new year...
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Diversity networks ‘help businesses recruit and retain talent’
Report makes direct link between women’s or LGBT groups and organisational outcomes, but diversity has to be seen as a ‘mainstream’ issue, say expertsEncouraging and supporting networks for specific...
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Three-quarters of employees crave more freedom at work
And half could quit if organisational culture doesn’t change soonAhead of Blue Monday next week – the so-called most depressing day of the year – a study by the ILM has found that more than half (53...
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Opinion: The workspace version 2.0
Technology may be changing the dimensions of the workplace, but real estate will also be key to recruiting and retaining talent, says Tom CarrollThe workplace as we know it is undergoing a...
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IR35 change looms for public sector organisations
PAYE and NIC responsibility for personal service companies will shift to employers from AprilThere are estimated to be more than 250,000 personal service companies (PSCs) in Britain. They are often,...
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Almost three-quarters of dads want more flexible working
Experts warn of ‘fatherhood penalty’ for those seeking a less stressful job to give them more time to spend with familyUnsympathetic employers that don’t offer flexible working options means many...
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