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Are English tests for nurses fair?
Experts make the case for and against new language quizzes said to be deterring applicantsOverseas nurses are being turned down for roles in the UK despite the ongoing recruitment crisis afflicting the...
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Opinion: Nurturing leaders in manufacturing firms requires a bespoke approach
Cecilia Westin Curry assesses the hurdles facing L&D professionals in the sector, and the most effective learning techniques for leaders and employees alikeEmployers in the manufacturing sector...
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Landmark ruling on the meaning of ‘unfavourable treatment’
The Court of Appeal has provided useful clarity for employers, says legal expert Matthew SmithIn Williams v The Trustees of Swansea University Pension & Assurance Scheme and Swansea University, the...
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One in 10 employers confess to paying women less than men
Experts ‘shocked but not surprised’, as almost half of HR professionals say new reporting requirements won’t reduce gender pay gapsOne in 10 employers admit to paying women less than men for jobs of...
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Nearly half of young people in part-time jobs suffer mental health problems
Employers urged to conduct wellbeing audits to better understand the impact of insecure contractsTemporary work is putting young people’s mental health at ‘greater risk’ than those in full-time...
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When ‘zero tolerance’ leads to dismissal
Can an employer dismiss for gross misconduct where it has a ‘zero-tolerance approach’ to certain behaviour – even if there has been no proper consideration of the circumstances or mitigating factors?In...
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Opinion: 10 top tips for balancing work and being a parent
Elizabeth Cowper offers her advice, from banning phones at the dinner table to learning when to say 'no' and making time for yourselfBeing a working mother (or ‘WoMo’) brings a set of challenges like...
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This week’s international headlines: work visas in Saudi Arabia, minimum wage...
The top stories from People Management’s international websites1. What makes a great HR director?A new report by recruiter Hays, entitled DNA of an HRD: The Makings of an HR Leader in Asia, has found...
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Public transport commutes leave staff ‘far more tired and stressed’
Movement during the working day also linked to better mental healthEmployees who commute by train or bus are three times more stressed and twice as tired compared to colleagues who walk to work, a new...
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Dads ‘silently struggling’ with work-life balance
Men suffer the same stresses as women but feel less able to discuss them, global study findsA global study of 250,000 participants has found that men are struggling to juggle work and family life just...
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Landmark cases set to shape employment law
Legal expert Laura Morrison looks ahead to upcoming cases that could have significant ramifications for employersGig economyThe spotlight stays on employment status as appeals in the Uber and Pimlico...
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Opinion: What can UK businesses learn from the Uber debacle?
Patrick Woodman examines the dangers of toxic working cultures, and what employers can do to build trust between management and staffWithout trust, a business cannot function; the unceremonious...
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Opinion: Removal of tribunal fees brings risk – and lots of opportunities
HR must act now to create open cultures and access to informal dispute resolution – or face a rise in tribunal cases, writes Arran HealUK employees have had the ability to take their employer to an...
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One in five employees have left a job during their probation period
Strong onboarding, training and support are essential for talent retention, say recruitersAround one in five employees (22 per cent) have left a job during or at the end of their probationary period, a...
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Employers should consult unions on changes to contracts, says court
Decisions on holiday pay or working hours may require union involvementBusinesses should consult unions before making changes to contracts that will affect their members, the Court of Appeal has said,...
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Tribunal fees: what’s next?
The more things change, the more they stay the same. Jeremy coy assess if the end of fees will bring greater access to justice and transparencyFrom 29 July 2013, claimants in the employment tribunal...
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Opinion: Four questions you must ask before starting your own consultancy
Work out whether you’re ready to go it alone with help from L&D consultant Joe Bell You’re probably reading this because you’re thinking about starting up your own business – or are already...
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Secretary wins £360,000 after manager’s ‘clumsy’ comment
Court hears remark that women ‘take things more emotionally than men’ was the ‘final straw’A FTSE 100 defence business must pay a former secretary £360,000 after one of its managers made a ‘clumsy’...
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IPPR calls for ‘radical rethink’ of apprenticeship levy to combat...
Underuse of employees’ skills ‘reflects poorly’ on employers, say expertsA think tank has called on the government to redefine the apprenticeship levy, after research revealed 5.1 million workers in...
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The challenges of bringing a multi-discrimination claim
Claire Knowles outlines the hurdles involved in bringing a discrimination claim under the Equality Act 2010 based on more than one groundDiscrimination law in the UK has developed over time to reflect...
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