Debenhams blames payroll error for topping minimum wage ‘list of shame’
Retail giant miscalculated number of weeks’ pay per year; HR departments must be confident in their systems, says payroll expertOne of Britain’s best-known retailers says a rudimentary payroll error...
View ArticleThe Modern Slavery Act statements: 10 months in
Georgina Rowley and Allison Crabtree explain the workings of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and how companies can avoid the traps others have fallen intoThe Modern Slavery Act 2015 is a groundbreaking...
View ArticleOpinion: Mapping your organisation can help break down silos
Understanding how businesses function as human networks is key to creating more connected and collaborative workforces, says Rachel WhaleSilo working remains prevalent across all sectors – if the...
View ArticleAct now on exec pay, warns CIPD – before CEOs earn 400 times more than the rest
Greater transparency and fairer decisions are required, says response to government green paper, as well as consideration of human capitalThe value of organisations’ human capital should be a key...
View Article‘Wellbeing days’ and 52 weeks’ sick pay among ideas to tackle £9bn ill-health...
MP blasts plans, but experts welcome IPPR’s innovations to help more employees stay in workOrganisations must place wellbeing on a par with sickness in an effort to tackle the UK’s spiralling sickness...
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View ArticleWidening the scope of associative discrimination
Can a direct associative discrimination claim be brought for association with a community?Since the introduction of the Equality Act 2010, the courts have shown willingness to extend the scope of...
View ArticleDevelopment plans HR, managers & employees will love.
While many organisations say they have learning and development culture, they don’t always practice what they preach. They don’t always give their line managers the tools they need to provide employees...
View ArticleOpinion: It’s time to reconsider the power of learning objectives
They deny the individuality of learners and gloss over the complexities of how we learn. So why are we still so wedded to learning objectives? asks Barry JohnsonWhen I trained as an instructor (yes,...
View Article‘Privileged’ workers benefiting most from greater self-employment
Bankers and public sector – not drivers and couriers – are driving growth in self-employment, thanks to tax advantages‘Privileged’ individuals who benefit from significant tax advantages are...
View ArticleLess than 10 per cent of employees feel comfortable disclosing mental health...
But most employers think staff are happy to discuss issues, says surveyFewer than 1 in 10 employees feel comfortable talking to their managers about mental health problems – though the overwhelming...
View ArticleWhat makes a great HR leader?
We forensically examined the careers of notable HR and L&D directors to find out what makes them tick. It might just help you make it to the top tooFirst, the good news. By virtue of being a...
View ArticleQ&A: Jean Tomlin
Does it matter if HR has a place on the board?It absolutely matters – one of the most important assets of any business is people. HR should be at the top table, setting strategy and seeking to put...
View ArticleMeet the HR leaders: Jill Shedden
How much active career planning have you undertaken throughout your career?The honest answer is none; I’m not one of those people who had a career plan – it’s just not the way I thought about my work....
View ArticleMeet the HR leaders: Dr Stephen Moir
What makes a great HR leader?A lot of what good HR directors do doesn’t get seen – HR doesn’t celebrate its achievements as much as it should, despite the fact that we tend to be good at delivering for...
View ArticleMeet the HR leaders: Michelle Nolan
What makes a great HR professional?Getting to know the company you work for. In my new role, I want to work in every department to really understand how it functions because that’s how to make sure HR...
View ArticleThe candidate experience in EMEA: what the research says
Webinar: Tuesday 28 February Register nowNinety-seven per cent of jobseekers would refer others to an organisation if they had a positive candidate experience when applying for a role, irrespective of...
View ArticleAn alternative approach to tackling client poaching
Dan Hart explains why criminal proceedings might be the best option if a former employee starts approaching clientsRestrictive covenants are an important deterrent in the employer’s arsenal and, when...
View ArticleOpinion: It’s time for leaders to get out on the shop floor and learn what...
As World Thinking Day approaches, many organisations would benefit immeasurably if top managers asked staff how to solve business problems, writes Simon JonesIf you are drawing up plans for growth,...
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