Operational Efficiency

Union rep wins tribunal after being called a 'wasp that needs swatting'

A trade union member and workplace representative has won an employment tribunal following the undermining of his union activities by his employer.

Graduates from minority backgrounds half as likely to be recruited

Ethnic minority graduates from low socioeconomic backgrounds are less likely to be offered an entry-level role, compared with white graduates, research has found.

Neonatal care leave and why it matters

Where a child’s survival is a major concern, an employer’s understanding is crucial.

Work coaches set to tackle long-term unemployment

The UK government announced yesterday (6 March) plans to use 1,000 work coaches to help long-term unemployed people into work.

Can HR help close the generational wealth gap?

ONS figures suggesting that Baby Boomers have nest eggs 30 times larger than Gen Zs are a stark warning that younger people won’t have enough money to comfortably retire on.

Amended Employment Rights Bill: What HR needs to know

The UK government tabled amendments to the Employment Rights Bill yesterday (4 March), after consulting businesses, trade unions and wider civil society.

Police leader investigated over a tweet raises free speech concerns

Chief inspector Andy George, president of the National Black Police Association, is being investigated for misconduct after posting a tweet viewed as critical of the police, The Guardian reported...

Half of young people concerned they lack career skills, experience or qualifications

More than half (56%) of young people aged 16 to 25 are concerned they lack the skills, experience or qualifications to pursue the career they want, according to the King’s Trust Youth Index report.

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Nurse who was left out of a tea round wins payout at tribunal

An NHS nurse who was left out of a tea round by a colleague, has won her claim of unfair constructive dismissal, an employment tribunal heard.

Male employees overestimate workplace equality

Three quarters (76%) of working men believe that men and women are paid equally, according to a new report.

BP scales back green energy investments

BP announced yesterday (26 February) that it will roll back its investments into renewable energy and will instead focus on gas and oil investments.