Beau Jackson
Employers criticised for keeping coronavirus support money
Greencore, John Lewis Partnership and WH Smith have joined a list of companies facing criticism for reaping financial reward during the pandemic, yet not repaying money secured from the government for...
Does working from home create a higher risk of fraud?
Fraud in mid-sized UK businesses rose by over 20% in 2021. Working from home has been blamed for the rise, but accidental fraud could also be part of the cause.
Lack of in-person catch-ups driving workers to quit
Two thirds of white-collar workers are forecast to leave their jobs this year due to a lack of face-to-face communication with managers, as a result of working from home.
Plan B lifted: what difficulties lie ahead?
Plan B measures in England, including work from home guidance, will end on 27 January. But with so many false starts already, and the uncertainty of COVID still looming, what difficulties will HR face...
Workers unwilling to ask for a raise despite fight for talent
Three in five (61%) UK workers are unhappy with their pay, yet most (55%) have never tried to push for a higher salary.
Auto-enrolment of pensions benefits millions but it’s not enough for retirement
Yesterday (5 January) Conservative MP Richard Holden put forward a Private Member’s Bill to extend pensions auto-enrolment to 18-year-olds and those in part-time or low-paid work.
Great Resignation vs staff shortages, part two
The latest skirmish in the UK's war for staff has seen huge numbers of employees up sticks to seek out new roles, meaning HR must fight harder than ever – and creativity will be key, says Beau...
What COVID means for unvaccinated workers
As the UK government continues its push for vaccinations as the first line of defence against COVID-19, questions have risen about what lies ahead for the country’s unvaccinated population.
Great Resignation vs staff shortages: HR tackles the UK's talent paradox
Just when you thought lockdown was the great leveller of this generation, 2021 kicks up a talent crisis leaving no sector, and seemingly no employer, unmarked.
Digital right to work checks to be introduced from April
After a successful trial of digital right to work (RTW) checks during the pandemic, the UK government has committed to make the move permanent, starting 6 April 2022.
Workload revealed as top cause of work-related stress, depression and anxiety in 2021
Workload pressures, including including tight deadlines, too much responsibility and a lack of managerial support, was the main cause of reported stress, depression and anxiety for 2021.
12 months of 2021: November/December
It was another year of turbulence for people professionals. Our 12 Days of Christmas countdown reviews what made the headlines in 2021.