Can you get fired by a computer?

Automated systems aren't infallible, and without human oversight mistakes can be easily made

Age discrimination biggest obstacle to re-entering employment

People out of work want more guidance on the jobs they should apply for

Double standards stunting female career progression

Women face greater challenges to career progression, but male employees are less aware of gendered double standards

Businesses rejecting ‘maternity-age’ candidates

As the government pledges to increase rights for pregnant women at work, new research reveals discrimination against ‘maternity-age’ women

Legal-ease: Time off for dependants

Employees, from the first day of their employment, have a statutory right to take reasonable unpaid time off to deal with certain unexpected emergencies concerning a dependant

Rare win for employers in employment status case

The latest employment tribunal case involving Olympic athlete Jessica Varnish is perhaps the most high-profile example of an employment status dispute to date

Hermes to offer drivers 'self-employed-plus' status

?Courier company Hermes is to offer drivers guaranteed minimum wages and holiday pay in the first UK deal to provide trade union recognition for gig economy workers

Employer obligations when reducing staff numbers

For employers contemplating reducing staff numbers, clarity on the correct procedure is essential

BAME progression: The employer's or individual's responsibility?

Both employers but also BAME individuals themselves must take ownership for their career progression, according to speakers at a recent roundtable

Back to basics... Whistleblowing hotlines

Our back to basics series brings you top tips from industry experts on the bread and butter areas of HR

Asda equal pay victory has "widespread repercussions" for HR

As Asda workers win a landmark case over equal pay, legal experts warn HR to prepare for wider pay reporting obligations

Turning toxic cultures around

Our webinar at the end of last year explored how toxic cultures are created and maintained, and what HR can do to tackle them

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