Operational Efficiency

Not saying 'hello' was unfair dismissal, tribunal rules

A recruitment manager won her unfair dismissal claim after a tribunal ruled that her manager behaved unreasonably by refusing to say ‘hello’ to her three times.

Internal communications is fast evolving, conference speakers explain

Internal communications (IC) is rapidly evolving from being a support function into being a strategic business partner, according to leaders at Unily’s Unite 24 conference (15 October). 

Comms to the rescue: How to boost HR's reputation

How can HR leaders build a better reputation for the function, and educate their organisations about what HR is, and does? Honey Wyatt assesses the approaches, and their impact.

'No man’s land' economy slows hiring and hinders pay growth

Employees’ pay growth was at its lowest in two years, while the employment rate increased in the latest quarter, according to the latest Labour Force Survey by the Office for National Statistics...

Managers receive more financial wellbeing support than employees

Managers receive more financial wellbeing support than non-managers, research by financial wellbeing platform Bippit has shown.

Employment Rights Bill: HR reacts

The government published its Employment Rights Bill on 10 October. We round up what HR needs to know.

“Lazy” doctor must pay £20k to employer, tribunal rules

A "lazy" doctor has been ordered to pay £20,000 to his employer, as an employment tribunal dismissed his claims.

Legal ease: Rules on preventing sexual harassment are changing

Companies have enhanced obligations to prevent sexual harassment, from October, when the Worker Protection Act comes into force. Here are the key considerations for HR.

Al Fayed case: Historic allegations must be taken seriously

Employers must take allegations of historic abuse seriously, as the recent reports against former Harrods boss Mohamed Al Fayed remind us.

Is the AI bubble about to burst?

While the HR hype around AI shows no sign of slowing, the volume of its critics is increasing. Dan Cave explores what HR really needs to know, and be mindful of, about AI.

How to tackle the growing risk of inadequate pensions

What steps can HR leaders take to address rising pension inadequacy?

Employment tribunal backlog worsens 

The backlog in employment tribunal claims has worsened in the last quarter, according to the latest Ministry of Justice figures.