Two-thirds (66%) of UK organisations had no plans in place for responding to a pandemic before the COVID-19 outbreak, new research from Databarracks shows.

Hundreds of businesses are at risk of becoming insolvent, says the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC).

The HRD’s pocket guide series offers an explanation of areas outside day-to-day HR that business-savvy HRDs need to have a handle on

Supermarket chain Tesco intends to change in-store bakeries at larger shops, possibly making 1,816 employees redundant

There could be backlash from employees if businesses have to cut staff or reduce hours as a response to drops in business due to the coronavirus

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

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

The BBC’s plans to reach its £800 million savings target are predicted to lead to 450 job losses at BBC News

Job losses on the high street rose in 2019, with 945 more employees being let go than in 2018, an ABC Finance report shows

With the shock collapse of British tourism giant Thomas Cook, fingers are being pointed at executives and the government. Meanwhile employees abroad go unpaid

Courts will have to consider if the firm followed best practice given the short time window, legal experts say, as employees launch legal action over losing their jobs

As retailers face pressure due to a hike in prices of goods and a weak pound, more employers could seek to change terms and conditions over the coming months