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Four out of five workers have experienced a ‘career slump’ – and almost half...
Experts urge HR to treat building a workplace culture as more than ‘apples on desks’Four out of five (81 per cent) workers have experienced a ‘career slump’ at some point in their working lives,...
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Keeping within the law on seasonal employment this summer
Tabytha Cunningham explores the options and key considerations for companies employing temporary workers Fixed-term contractsFixed-term contracts are contracts of employment to cover a fixed period or...
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Opinion: Training design is dead(ish)
Social media is fundamentally changing the role of training designers, writes Sheridan Webb – but it’s not time to write them off just yet My talent is ‘getting’ things quickly, which means I am able...
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UK salesman could receive compensation after 13 years without paid holiday
Workers allowed to carry holiday forward if they are unable to take it for reasons beyond their control, says opinion in Sash Windows caseForcing workers to take holiday before establishing whether...
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Better inclusion at work requires ‘human’ intervention, despite technological...
Chris Holmes and Molly Watt urge organisations to make a positive impact on disability and workMore human action is needed for greater workplace diversity, despite significant progress made by...
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Failure to comply with immigration checks costs UK businesses £50m a year
Employers are failing to make sure they have the relevant right to work documents, says employment law expertFailing to abide by right to work rules, which determine an individual’s eligibility to work...
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Opinion: Self-regulation is the key to productive home-working
Ian P Buckingham discusses new research that should pave the way for more of us to ditch the commute and work more efficiently outside the confines of the officeThe concept of a rush hour is a crazy...
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One-size, points-based immigration system could lead to staffing crisis
Should the current free movement of workers be ruled out after Brexit, the government must tailor its approach to the needs of each sector – or face chaos in 2019, says Alison Weatherhead While it...
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HR headlines from the Middle East and Asia – w/c 5 June
Five of the best articles from People Management’s international websites, from travel restrictions in Qatar to employment insurance in Malaysia 1 Qatar’s Gulf neighbours cut diplomatic tiesQatar’s...
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Hung parliament could ‘open a can of worms’ for HR
Promise of ‘greatest expansion of workers’ rights in history’ now in question, says employment law expertThe hung parliament could create increased uncertainty for HR professionals, as promises on...
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Time-conscious businesses spur sales revival for clocking-in machines
Organisations turn to traditional methods with a biometric twist to keep track of staffSales of clocking-in machines have rocketed in recent years, as companies turn to decidedly old-fashioned methods...
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Opinion: 12 lessons that’ll make you a better leader
Dr Wanda Wallace has interviewed 100 business leaders in two years. Here are 12 lessons you can learn from the expertsJust over two years ago, I launched a radio programme, Out of the Comfort Zone, on...
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One-hour contracts: more of the same?
First zero-hours, now one-hour contracts: is this a new low or a flexible option for workers? Jeremy Coy reportsIt came to light recently that Santander employs 371 on-call customer service assistants...
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New fathers ‘being let down’ by parental leave provisions
UK lags behind 28 other countries, says report; experts call for a ‘shift in attitude’ around Shared Parental LeaveThe UK lags behind 28 other countries when it comes to the provision of paternity...
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Organisations have ‘totally unrealistic’ expectations of post-Brexit...
Think tank warns of a ‘stark gap’ between what businesses want and what the government might offerEmployers are woefully underprepared for a likely post-Brexit drop in migration, research published...
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Performance management is changing – is your organisation staying current?
The workplace has dramatically changed over the past few years, with a growing number of organisations questioning the value of longstanding HR processes. Leaders everywhere are realising their people...
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What does the latest holiday pay case mean for employers?
The EU opinion on holiday pay last week could have widespread implications, says Beverley SunderlandIn the UK, holiday cannot be carried over from year to year unless the worker is prevented through...
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Opinion: The secret to work-life balance is to stop balancing
Karen Meager and John McLachlan offer tips on finding a life rhythm that works for youThink about a pair of old-fashioned kitchen scales at the perfect balance point; it’s not very stable, is it? This...
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Men struggling to ‘step back and switch off’, with a fifth regularly taking...
Employers urged to ensure staff feel comfortable speaking up – and that wellbeing programmes do not ‘phase out people inadvertently’Men are regularly working around the clock, potentially sacrificing...
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Real wages will soon hit ‘lowest point in two centuries’
Leading think tank says pay is stagnating, as ONS reveals largest hike in inflation in nearly four yearsRising inflation, the impending Brexit negotiations and the fallout from the general election are...
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