Employer obligations when reducing staff numbers

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

The dangers of being too trusting

Companies place a lot of faith in their employees as they see them as the future of their business

House of Fraser sale prompts worker rights concerns

Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct has agreed to buy House of Fraser for £90 million, prompting concerns around the future treatment of workers at the department store chain

House of Fraser: HR in turbulent times

House of Fraser is going through a difficult time, but this won’t stop its chief people officer pushing through much-needed change

Profile: Skanska and change management

The construction firm has entered a period of change and restructuring, but plans to tackle job losses and talent shortages head-on

Toys 'R' Us: A not so merry Christmas

Toys 'R' Us has recently confirmed its intention to restructure its business

Legal lowdown: Getting redundancies right

Downsizing is sometimes a necessity. Keeping staff informed and managing the media will ensure you do it right

A change in the weather: TUPE and the weather presenters

What do the cases of BBC weather presenters and Bake Off hosts remind us about employment law?

Legal-ease: The confidentiality of protected conversations

Some employers approach pre-termination negotiations (known as protected conversations) with trepidation

Legal-ease: Protecting yourself during exit talks

Protect your position when negotiating exits

Steel yourself for dramatic changes

Fears over Tata Steel highlight a deeper problem in UK manufacturing – a shortage of highly-skilled workers