Employers unable to withhold references under new proposals

?Employers could be stopped from withholding references under new proposals announced by business secretary Andrea Leadsom

HRD's pocket guide to... smart cities

The HRD’s pocket guide series offers an explanation of areas outside day-to-day HR that business-savvy HRDs need to have a handle on

The new UK Corporate Governance Code

The Code sets out that for accounting periods starting on or after 1 January 2019 the board should:

Calling time on NDAs in discrimination cases

NDAs were created to protect trade secrets. They should not be used to silence victims, hide harassment or protect perpetrators

The Companies (Miscellaneous Reporting) Regulations 2018

?These came into force in January 2019, with most reporting generally beginning in 2020 (apart from CEO pay ratios)

Becoming a parent boosts work performance

While parents feel their competence improves after having children, employers still focus on the challenges of balancing work and family life

EU nationals must assume 'worst-case scenario' post Super Saturday

There was little movement on Brexit this weekend but EU citizens should still work to a goal of December 2020

Legal-ease: Employee loyalty

Can employers demand loyalty from their employees?

Substantial changes in the Pensions Schemes Bill

The Pensions Schemes Bill announced in the Queen's Speech is a dam-like release of pent-up pensions issues that need resolving

Philips’ Toby Culshaw: Data use is an ethical minefield

Data creates limitless opportunities so long as HR knows how to use it properly