Operational Efficiency

Four ways to optimise global onboarding

Onboarding employees in different countries can be a daunting process, but balancing smart strategies with technological innovation can help HR professionals meet cross-border challenges. Georgia...

"People leaders have a duty to guide the correct use of AI"

HR professionals need to help set the guidelines for how AI-enabled tools are used by managers and staff.

Police misconduct investigation spotlights workplace relationships

The chief constable of Hampshire and Isle of Wight police force is under investigation for potential gross misconduct relating to two workplace relationships, the force confirmed on Monday (7 April).

Engineer involved in bribery was unfairly dismissed, tribunal rules

An employment tribunal has ruled in favour of an engineer’s claim for unfair dismissal, despite finding that the engineer had been involved in bribery.

We’re not our age, we’re our energy

When it comes to workplace motivation, generational stereotypes have long dominated the conversation. But what if we’ve been looking at the whole thing backwards?

Financial boost for working carers

Working carers are now able to work for longer without missing out on key benefits. How HR can further support carers in their places of work?

Lecturer wins £30k for discrimination against part-time work

An employment tribunal has awarded £30,000 to a part-time lecturer after deciding that she was unfairly treated compared with full-time workers.

Take pride in payroll

Historically, payroll practitioners were seen as support staff for a humble back-office function, but that’s far from the case. Today, payroll practitioners increasingly share their pride in being...

How should employers assess performance during probation?

A former counter-terror police officer has won his tribunal claim of unfair dismissal, after a situation in which his probation period was extended. The tribunal ruled that the dismissal was based on...

Cost of living affects half of workers' ability to do their job

For half (54%) of UK workers, the cost of living crisis affects their ability to do their job, research has revealed.

Scottish fire service faces 'bullying crisis' claims

An ITV Border investigation uncovered claims of harassment and inappropriate behaviour within Scotland’s fire and rescue service, causing the broadcaster to describe the organisation as 'in the grip...

How can HR prepare for statutory sick pay changes?

The Employment Rights Bill looks set to ensure that statutory sick pay (SSP) is available to all workers, from the first day of sickness absence.