Operational Efficiency

PM refusing to safeguard citizens’ rights in no-deal Brexit

Boris Johnson’s refusal to enshrine EU citizens’ rights in law shows disregard for all migrants, including British citizens who have created new lives in Europe

One in eight unsure if they have a workplace pension

As the FCA plans to clamp down on firms offering unsuitable advice on pension transfers, research reveals that many workers don't understand workplace pensions

Spotlight on UK expats in the travel industry

An estimated 25,000 UK citizens work in the EU supporting seasonal outbound tourism

How Brexit will affect UK staff working overseas

While Brexit remains as murky as ever it will certainly have an impact on UK expats working in Europe. Here's what could happen and how HR should prepare

The negative fallout from public sector pay rises

Increases to public sector employees' pay could mean those in senior roles end up with large excess pension contributions that are heavily taxed

Age discrimination driving over-50s to self-employment

The number of over-50s working for themselves has risen dramatically, but research warns this is partly down to a lack of support in traditional employment

Boris Johnson's police recruitment plan too restrictive, warns HR community

?While experts welcome the new prime minister’s drive to recruit 20,000 police officers, there are concerns that the entry requirements will act as a barrier to some

Kevin Green: Don't overpromise on employee experience

Employers should differentiate between employee value proposition (EVP) and employee experience, according to Kevin Green, founder of What's Next Consultancy and author of Competitive People Strategy

Internal communications need to be rethought and reorganised

The internal communications function has endured a long and uphill struggle in its journey to acceptance as a respected strategic partner. Arguably it is still not there

Algorithm-generated rotas: A good idea?

Using algorithms to allocate work has benefits for both employers and employees, but this should augment not replace the human touch

Will lowering salary thresholds solve the skills crisis?

There is perhaps no way to change the migration system without creating winners and losers

Fertility treatment should be an employee benefit, say staff

While young workers want employers to offer fertility benefits, experts warn of the ethical and financial risks for both parties