Dean Royles: maintaining employer-union partner relationships is critical

The future of industrial relations is far too important to let it be shaped by the poor experiences of some

Five per cent of workers have witnessed physical violence in the workplace

One in 20 (5%) workers have witnessed physical violence between colleagues

Robust social media policy essential to protect employers

A robust social media policy is essential for protecting employers during disciplinary action

'Boot camp' initiative to get young jobseekers into work

A ‘boot camp’ to get young unemployed people work-ready has been announced by David Cameron’s 'earn or learn' taskforce.

Fewer appraisals, more legal risk?

Increasing numbers of organisations are considering moving away from formal appraisals. But in doing so employers need to bear in mind a number of management and legal issues.

Employers opposed to Tory volunteering pledge

More than six out of 10 (61%) employers are opposed to the Conservative pledge of paid volunteering leave, according to research from Jelf Employee Benefits.

Workers not using full holiday quota

The average full-time worker only takes 22 days of their average 25 days allocated leave, according to research from Reed.

UK employees increasingly working night shifts

There has been a significant increase in the number of UK employees working night shifts, according to a report from the TUC.

How to make sure you're PAYE compliant

The government recently imposed new legislation that requires intermediaries, including employment agencies, to report non-PAYE employees to HMRC on a quarterly basis.

IVF: Dos and don’ts for employers

The number of women having children in their forties has more than quadrupled in the last 30 years. Many now turn to in vitro fertilisation (IVF) to start families later in life. Often they are at a...

Supporting transgender employees

We may only be in July, but 2015 could be known as the year that transgender issues became mainstream. People like Caitlyn Jenner, Laverne Cox & Kellie Maloney have undoubtedly increased public...

English employment law abroad

When does an employee who does not ordinarily work in the UK have UK employment rights?