No employment tribunal claims dismissed in 2018/19, adding to backlog

Employment tribunals could cease to be as effective if judges do not exercise their power to dismiss unlikely claims early, according to a partner at law firm GQ|Littler

Redundancy – why it pays to plan

Making employees redundant can be stressful for everyone. But planning ahead really can make a big difference

Marks and Spencer jobs at risk

Marks and Spencer (M&S) is set to close two of its clothing distribution centres, putting nearly 700 jobs at risk

CEOs need to interact with employees more

More than a third (36%) of UK employees have never had any contact with their CEO, according to research from Unit4

Back to basics... Criminal offences outside the workplace

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

Most believe office romances are acceptable

Nearly two-thirds (63%) of UK employees believe having a workplace romance shouldn’t be a sackable offence, according to a Perkbox survey

Shared Parental Leave to become more popular

Employers should prepare themselves for more staff taking interest in Shared Parental Leave (SPL), according to a Winckworth Sherwood report

Three ways to alleviate stress and boost morale during a reorganisation

HR should offer clear direction, and access to the right people and technology to alleviate stress and boost morale

Hot topic: Early-stage pregnancy loss, part two

An Imperial College London study into the psychological impact of early-stage pregnancy loss has called for more support for individuals who have experienced such trauma

NDAs should not be used to silence workplace harassment

Employers should use full and fair procedures to try and resolve any workplace issues, instead of using non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), according to new guidance

Hot topic: Early-stage pregnancy loss

An Imperial College London study into the psychological impact of early-stage pregnancy loss has called for more support for individuals who have experienced such trauma

Is climate change a protected characteristic?

Outspoken Amazon employees have raised questions over whether climate change is a philosophical belief and therefore protected by law