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Change: how flexible are you?
Why HR has a crucial role to play in unpredictable timesVolatility, Unpredictability, Complexity and Ambiguity (known as VUCA) – a phrase originally coined by the US Army War College – are now...
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Christian loses legal appeal in Sunday working case
But forced Sunday shifts ‘could be indirect religious discrimination’, finds courtA Christian care worker has lost her Court of Appeal case after claiming she was forced to leave her job for refusing...
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Plan now for a harassment free Christmas party
Proper preparation should ensure an enjoyable and problem-free event for everyoneGiven the combination of free-flowing alcohol, a relaxed atmosphere and a dash of office politics, work Christmas...
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CIPD launches guide to vetting candidates on social media
HR must be aware of ‘legal risks’ of checking Facebook and Twitter profilesThe CIPD has released new guidance for employers on what constitutes good practice when conducting pre-employment checks on...
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Can ‘fairness’ exist in the workplace?
HR needs to re-think how it assesses the outcome of its policies, argues Paul SparrowIn a world of pay inequality, glass ceilings and endemic insecurity, what's ‘fair’ about the workplace?Increasingly,...
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How the world of work will look in 2018
Experts explain how huge societal shifts will transform the workplaceThe Chancellor’s plans to shrink spending on public services and administration mean businesses must decide what sort of...
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Vacancies rise at fastest rate in 15 years, figures show
Salaries for permanent positions also hit six-year highJob vacancies in the UK have grown at the strongest rate since 1998, according to statistics from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation...
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The fairness of ill-health dismissals
Employers need to take a proactive consultative approach to long-term sicknessDeciding whether to dismiss an employee is a finely balanced and difficult decision, particularly where the reason is...
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Share some Christmas cheer with the older generation
Peter Honey explains why the festive season is a time to listen and winAs we approach Christmas, I have seen lots in various newspapers about the perils of being old and lonely. One elderly woman I...
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Plan now for pension auto-enrolment, SMEs warned
Smaller firms should think ahead to avoid unnecessary costs, says CIPDMany small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) set to adopt pension auto-enrolment next year need to begin preparations now, the...
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Secret Santa gift problems? Try this insight creator
Jan Hills says this approach will help shoppers pick a top pressieOne big benefit of not working for a large corporate is no Christmas party and no secret santa gift to buy. Yes I am a bit of a humbug...
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Refusing a same sex couple a double hotel room was discriminatory
But judges fail to agree whether it was a case of direct or indirect discrimination under the Equality ActIn the case Bull and Bull v Preddy and Hall the Supreme Court considered a claim for...
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Gender pay gap increasing in the UK, official figures show
Growing number of workers at opposite ends of the wage scaleThe gap between earnings for men and women who work full-time has increased to 10 per cent from 9.5 per cent last year, new figures have...
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MPs’ pay to rise by 11 per cent, watchdog confirms
Ipsa defends ‘cost neutral’ plan to amend salaries and expensesThe body that sets MPs’ salaries has confirmed it is to press ahead with plans to give them an 11 per cent pay rise in 2015.The...
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Retain your employees in the miserable months
What can employers do to motivate valued staff while avoiding legal challenges?January and February can be miserable months when employees struggle to maintain enthusiasm for their jobs. If the economy...
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Apprenticeship gender imbalance undermines female earnings, data finds
TUC welcomes efforts to improve apprenticeships but says huge pay inequalities remainWomen starting apprenticeships are far more likely to end up in a low-paid job because they have trained in a...
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One HR professional’s personal insight into substance abuse at work
Former HR director Carole Howley gives her expert view on how to deal with drug and alcohol misuseAs a former HR director with large global companies, I’ve had a lot of experience dealing with...
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CIPD urges HR to offer careers advice to schools
More than a third of employers keen to engage with young people, research reveals HR has a crucial role to play in helping employers to bridge the gap between education and the world of work, CIPD...
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One HR professional’s personal insight into substance abuse at work
A former HR director gives her expert view on how to deal with drug and alcohol misuseAs a former HR director with large global companies, I’ve had a lot of experience dealing with employees affected...
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Key changes to redundancy consultation, selection and pay
How legal developments this year could affect employers’ strategies in the nextAs 2013 draws to a close, we look back on the most important developments of the last 12 months in legislation and case...
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