Operational Efficiency

Does the rise in temporary workers mean the fall of company culture?

As businesses invest in building strong values and a distinct company culture to differentiate themselves in both the customer and talent markets, a growing contingent workforce raises concerns about...

Boeing strike continues as workers reject 35% pay rise

Factory workers at aircraft manufacturer Boeing voted to reject a new contract offer that would have increased their wages by 35% over four years, and will remain on strike.

DPD driver wins £20k after colleagues gossip about flexible working

An employee of the delivery company DPD was awarded £20,000 in compensation after colleagues shared details of his flexible working arrangement and spread gossip.

Threefold spike in WhatsApps used as tribunal evidence

The number of employment tribunals using WhatsApp messages as evidence has tripled since 2019, according to analysis of HM Courts and Tribunal Service data by law firm Nockolds.

How to futureproof payroll

The UK payroll landscape continues to evolve at pace. Rather than HR leaders shying away from this, it’s something to be viewed as a real opportunity.

Post Office exploring employee-ownership model

Government ministers are exploring the option to move the Post Office to an employee-ownership model, according to a Sky News report on 21 October.

Why employment law should protect those with alcohol dependence

Recent years have seen real progress in the workplace to better support employees facing challenges. The Equality Act (2010) plays a key role, protecting people with certain characteristics such as...

How can HR deal with annoying colleagues?

Two thirds (66%) of employees reported that colleagues not pulling their weight was the most annoying behaviour at work, according to research by workplace mediation service Acas.

Meta fires staff who misused company vouchers

Meta is firing staff who misused its company meal voucher system to buy “non-food items”, BBC News reported on 17 October.

Frontline worker dissatisfaction costs UK £14bn per year

More than three quarters (77%) of frontline workers reported they were dissatisfied with something at work, according to research by workplace operations platform Safety Culture, published on 22...

Progress on the disability pay gap has flatlined over last decade

There has been no notable change in the pay gap between disabled and non-disabled employees since 2014, according to data from the Office for National Statistics, published on 17 October.

If the menopause makes women quit work, we need to support their return

Being menopause-friendly isn’t just about retaining valuable staff, it’s also about welcoming back highly skilled and experienced individuals to play their part in your organisation’s future success.