Lara Bryant

TfL cuts ties with Accenture over DEI rollback

Transport for London has reportedly stopped working with consulting firm Accenture after the consultancy scaled back its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies.

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Third of freelancers are regularly paid late

Almost a third (32%) of freelance workers are regularly paid late, according to research by HR software provider Remote.

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Almost half of LGBTQ+ employees feel unsupported by HR

Almost half (42%) of LGBTQ+ employees feel unsupported by management and HR when facing LGBTQ+ issues, new research has highlighted.

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Shopify memo links AI to performance

Tobi Lütke, CEO of the multinational e-commerce company Shopify, instructed staff to prove that a job can’t be done using AI, before requesting new staff or resources.

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Fewer women plan to upskill in AI than men

Fewer women plan on increasing their artificial intelligence (AI) skills and knowledge compared with men, new research has found.

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Should meetings be 'killed'?

Employers should “kill meetings” as they slow productivity, according to the CEO of financial services firm JP Morgan, Jamie Dimon.

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Police misconduct investigation spotlights workplace relationships

The chief constable of Hampshire and Isle of Wight police force is under investigation for potential gross misconduct relating to two workplace relationships, the force confirmed on Monday (7 April).

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Engineer involved in bribery was unfairly dismissed, tribunal rules

An employment tribunal has ruled in favour of an engineer’s claim for unfair dismissal, despite finding that the engineer had been involved in bribery.

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Financial boost for working carers

Working carers are now able to work for longer without missing out on key benefits. How HR can further support carers in their places of work?

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Lecturer wins £30k for discrimination against part-time work

An employment tribunal has awarded £30,000 to a part-time lecturer after deciding that she was unfairly treated compared with full-time workers.

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Review finds failings in Thames Valley Police's diversity drive

A review of Thames Valley Police force's diversity programme concluded that it lacked transparency and consistency.

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How should employers assess performance during probation?

A former counter-terror police officer has won his tribunal claim of unfair dismissal, after a situation in which his probation period was extended. The tribunal ruled that the dismissal was based on...

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