While previously the law did not hold employers liable for third-party harassment, G Norouzi successfully argued that as a public sector employer the council was bound by the EU Race Directive, which...
In parliamentary debate yesterday, at the session called specially to discuss the urban unrest of the past week, prime minister David Cameron was drawn into commenting on the role of HR in the police....
Only a small proportion of companies take account of organisational culture differences as part of their integration plans for mergers and acquisitions (M&As), according to Mercer.
I came across recent research from the Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment (IEMA) showing more recruits are hoping to work in environmental roles in business.
Healthcare provider Simplyhealth has reached agreement to purchase the UK healthcare business of Groupama Insurances, subject to the required regulatory approvals.
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are big business, but most fail or do not work out as well as planned – perhaps because HR is not involved till the last moment, if at all. It’s time HR was at the M&A...
Pension provider Capita Hartshead has today acquired HR services provider NorthgateArinso's UK pension business for an undisclosed sum, allowing NorthgateArinso to focus on its HR practice.
Alphabet, the fleet management division of BMW Group, has acquired ING Car Lease, a division of ING Groep N.V.
Restaurant chain McDonald’s has signed a long-term partnership with British designers, Wayne and Gerardine Hemingway, and upcycling company, Worn Again, to design the uniform for its 85,000 employees.
Banks will have to provide far more detail on how they link pay to performance and risk, following the publication of the Basel Committee's Pillar 3 remuneration requirements.
A survey by Accenture shows the majority of businesses think the benefits resulting from their sustainability initiatives have exceeded expectations. But a hardcore minority of businesses does not see...
Talent management provider Taleo Corporation has acquired Jobpartners for approximately $38 million.
