Operational Efficiency

Hot topic: Peer-to-peer bonuses

A growing number of businesses have introduced peer-to-peer bonuses, otherwise known as ‘microtippping’, according to the BBC

Three-quarters of firms pay staff late or incorrectly

Employees at some of the largest organisations in the UK are regularly being paid incorrectly or late, a Censuswide survey on behalf of MHR has revealed

British Airways faces record data breach fine: HR experts react

HR must have a robust plan for cyber attacks, according to experts commenting following the news that British Airways (BA) is facing a record fine over a data breach

Employers struggling to find skilled workers

Organisations are looking to develop talent internally to mitigate Brexit-fuelled skills shortages

Supreme Court restrictive covenants ruling: Is it now easier to enforce non-competes?

It was recently confirmed that it is possible to remove the part of a non-compete clause that is too wide without affecting the rest

Art Markman: Understand cognitive science to work better

Neuroscience can help people better understand themselves and colleagues, according to academic and author Art Markman

Sex discrimination claims soar

More women have come forward since the #MeToo movement, which has encouraged more to report their experiences

P&G HRD: Action not words needed on LGBT+ rights

Acknowledging the company's mistakes around LGBT+ rights at work, P&G has called on employers to take genuine action on D&I

Supreme Court competition clause decision: Experts react

Employers looking to prevent employees going to competitors might welcome this ruling but restrictions must still be carefully defined

What to do when you hit 'The Wall'

In a series of wellbeing columns Karen Beaven offers advice to others in HR

Striking the balance: Time off vs business need

?Employers are constantly faced with the need to balance the requirements of their workforce against the pressures and realities of business need

Transgender employees face 14% income gap

LGBT+ staff are struggling with promotion opportunities and verbal abuse, with transgender workers feeling particularly unsupported