Operational Efficiency

Can certain perks help attract and retain staff with disabilities?

Many companies unintentionally overlook the unique needs of employees with disabilities when planning benefits packages, despite the fact that 24% of the population lives with a disability, according...

Religious discrimination spiked following 7 October attack, study finds

More than a third of Muslims (36%) and almost half of Jewish employees (47%) surveyed believe that discrimination has increased since last year's escalation of the Israel-Gaza conflict, a study by...

How can AI enhance employee benefits delivery?

Offering a range of employee benefits can bolster reward and drive engagement, but can be a challenge to deliver. Could AI be the solution?

How to find accurate and reliable data for informed reward decisions

Data quality varies wildly. So how can HR professionals get accurate and reliable data, to enable informed compensation, benefits and rewards decisions?

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Jobseeker competition soars to highest in three years

The number of jobseekers per vacancy is at its highest level in three years, at 2.09 jobseekers per vacancy, the latest job market figures from job postings platform Adzuna revealed today.

Thames Valley Police pays out £1m for discriminatory dismissal

A safeguarding sergeant was awarded £1 million for unfair dismissal at a tribunal after her employer removed approval for her to run an events business while she was signed off sick.

Lloyds misconduct overhaul: A lawyer’s view

Lloyds of London is London planning a crackdown on misconduct in an attempt to separate itself from the industry’s tarnished reputation, but how will the new rules work in reality, and what does this...

Labour Party conference: What HR needs to know

The Labour Party conference concluded yesterday, and saw senior members of government outline further details to changes in employment law, apprenticeships, immigration and benefits.

A quarter of companies ghosted by new recruits

Over a quarter (27%) of UK employers have had new starters fail to turn up on their first day of work in the last year, research by the CIPD revealed today.

Worker who accidentally called customer a “twat” wins tribunal

A part-time administrator was unfairly dismissed after she mistakenly sent an email to a customer describing him as a “twat”, a tribunal ruled.

How prepared are you for the legal changes coming on sexual harassment in the workplace?

When new laws on sexual harassment take effect next month, the pressure will be on for organisations across England, Wales and Scotland to show that they have switched their focus from simply managing...

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Six steps to implementing an off-payroll "IR35" process

A robust IR35 compliance process is crucial for HR professionals to ensure their businesses adhere to the latest tax regulations and not get hit with unexpected tax liabilities.