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We've ditched appraisals. What's next?
A need for faster feedback is just one reason the appraisal system has fallen out of favour. But what has taken its place, and is the new regime actually delivering?If you believe everything you read,...
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Settlement agreements – demystified
Sometimes, a clean, fuss-free exit is best for an underperforming or unhappy employee – but striking the right deal requires careful considerationBreaking up is hard to do, especially when it comes to...
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Meet the farmers dependent on migrant labour
In the fields of Herefordshire, farmers live at the sharp end of the Brexit debate – and the idea of getting locals to pick fruit is seen as laughableThree o’clock has come and gone on a changeable May...
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The troublesome job of replacing EU workers
Post-Brexit restrictions will inevitably mean fewer EU migrants. Employers will need to ask some difficult questions about where talent will come from For a word that barely existed three years ago,...
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"You can't attract the best young candidates with yesterday's methods"
How offering ‘gaming time’ has engaged a ticketing firm’s millennials The problemAs one of Europe’s leading e-commerce and e-tourism businesses known for innovation since its 2000 inception,...
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"We don't talk a corporate language- neither should our colleagues"
The Co-op is back from the brink of disaster, and its staff are re-energised thanks to a huge series of immersive roadshows“There was genuinely a moment where we thought The Co-op might not exist any...
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“Our staff are now proud to work here”
How a complex restructure, HR shake-up and cultural revamp prepared the broadcaster for its digital futureIt’s unlikely that the reception at the BBC’s New Broadcasting House is ever particularly...
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HR should 'upcycle' outdated approaches rather than throw them away, says...
HR must ‘upcycle’ outdated approaches to survive the futureIt’s a long time since I met an HR professional who did not claim to be frenetically busy. The reasons given for this vary, but most commonly...
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Who’s the best choice for the future of work?
As Britain goes to the polls, the CIPD asks for legislation on zero hours and action on diversityFor the second time in a little over two years, the UK is gearing up to head to the polls for a general...
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Opinion: L&D fails when it forgets about emotion
We should be doing more to facilitate an emotional connection to learning, says Barry JohnsonThe more that neuroscientists explore how our brains process, store and retrieve information, the more...
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Tribunal confirms employers’ broad duties to make reasonable adjustments
A recent EAT case demonstrates that it’s up to the company – not the employee – to identify adjustments for staff with disabilitiesIn Home Office (UK Visas & Immigration) v Ms Kuranchie, Ms...
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Q&A: ‘It might not be my strength now – but it could be in the future’
Anyone can develop a high-performance mindset if they are open to learning, says ex-Olympic swimmer Adam WhiteheadElite athletes have many qualities that are desirable to business leaders and their...
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HR urged to make GDPR training ‘real’ and ‘relevant’
Fifth of IT decision-makers not confident their businesses will be fully compliant by next yearExperts have advised organisations to question whether their General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)...
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Tribunal win for business manager demoted to doing ‘officey things’
Experts warn against altering contractual job duties ‘without prior consultation and agreement’A school business manager has successfully won her claim for unfair dismissal after she was demoted to a...
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‘Brexit brain drain’ warnings as EU migration slumps
ONS figures show sharp drop in net migration, as separate study reveals migrants have better work ethics than UK nationalsExperts are warning the UK could face a ‘brain drain’ after official figures...
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How will AI affect employment law?
With predictions that artificial intelligence could transform the UK labour market in as little as 15 years, HR professionals may need to prepare for significant legal changesAround 30 per cent of jobs...
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AI ‘has the potential to raise HR’s profile’
But experts fear it could be detrimental to organisational diversity and trust if misusedThe advent of sophisticated and commercially available artificial intelligence (AI) software has the potential...
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How ice cream could solve a staffing crisis (and six other tips for hot...
Readers and other experts reveal how to keep employees happy when the temperature soarsWith the mercury soaring to its highest point so far this year, staff may struggle to keep their cool. Whether...
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Emotional intelligence ‘increasingly important’ to changing business world
Daniel Goleman tells EQ Summit mindfulness can help employees tackle ‘emotional hijacks’Softer skills such as emotional intelligence are becoming more important than ever in today’s unpredictable...
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What’s the future for corporate governance?
Jonathan Chamberlain reports on the BEIS Strategy Committee’s investigation into companies’ responsibilities to their employeesShould organisations look after their employees? For many employers, this...
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