Professional services (legal, consultancy)

New membership organisation for external HR professionals and consultants launched

?A new HR membership organisation has been set up to represent external HR and people consultancy businesses across the UK.

Companies warned of mistakes when making furlough claims to HMRC

Companies need to be careful not to make mistakes when submitting furlough claims to HMRC, law firm Wright Hassall has warned.

Managing workforce changes as government guidelines set in

COVID- 19 is presenting a global challenge on a scale that has not been seen in a generation. The extended lockdown is likely to reduce demand in some sectors even further.

IR35 legislation is 'inherently flawed and unfair' finds sub-committee

The Government’s framework to tackle tax avoidance by those in ‘off-payroll’ working has not worked properly in its 20-year history.

Legal-ease: Managing your workforce and organisational demand during COVID-19

COVID- 19 is presenting a global challenge on a scale that has not been seen in a generation. The effect on business has already been seismic.

How pension scheme trustees can maintain business as usual during testing times

Though it may be difficult, pension scheme trustees can maintain business as usual during testing times.

Changes to employment law in April 2020: what employers should know

Employers across the UK are naturally preoccupied with the COVID-19 outbreak at present.

Five companies going the extra mile for employees during Coronavirus

We live in unprecedented times and the news can become overwhelming at times.

Dan Flint, global HR director, Simmons & Simmons

Dan Flint is global HR director for international law firm Simmons & Simmons, which he joined in 2010 after working at Accenture in roles including global compensation and benefits director and UK&I...

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Andrew McEachern, global director of people and talent development, Norton Rose

Andrew McEachern joined Norton Rose Fulbright as global director of people and talent development in 2009. He is responsible for hiring, developing and retaining the best talent for the legal...

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Robert Potter, group HR director, Hays

Robert Potter is group HR director and executive board member at recruitment service Hays. In 2015 he launched The Guild of HR Professionals in order to raise standards in HR.

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Christine Lynch, global HR director, Linklaters

Christine Lynch is the global HR director and an executive committee member at law firm Linklaters.

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