Operational Efficiency

Hiring confidence plummets amid Brexit uncertainty

As head of the European Council Donald Tusk urges the European parliament to consider a longer delay to Brexit and Theresa May promises to quit if UK MPs accept her deal, hiring confidence hits an...

Candidates seek automation-proof roles

As ONS figures reveal that automation could jeopardise 1.5 million jobs, separate research suggests workers are concerned about this

Workers uncomfortable with employers interfering in their lives

Employees want boundaries between their work and personal lives amid fears of ‘Big Brother’ cultures

Ladbrokes redundancies: Unorthodox processes risk unfair dismissal

The approach taken by Ladbrokes in its most recent round of redundancies is problematic

On-site benefits: How far is too far?

Many are introducing on-site perks that mean employees almost never need to leave. Are these well-meant attempts to engage staff or do they create a dangerous pressure?

Preparing for Brexit-related harassment

On 23 March hundreds of thousands of people marched in protest against Brexit, and a petition to revoke Article 50 has attracted more than 5.5 million signatures, showing tension is at an all-time...

Lorraine Kelly, HMRC, and the changing definition of self-employed

Lorraine Kelly has hit the headlines with a win against HMRC to the tune of £1.2 million in saved taxes and National Insurance (NI) contributions

Why it pays to outsource your pension provision

Businesses outsource a huge range of services. So why not pensions?

Sponsored
Sponsored by

Judicious Brexit-related comms key, experts advise

With a no-deal Brexit still possible, speakers at a recent event? offered advice for HR on navigating workforce communications and a potential no-deal scenario

Legal-ease: Redundancy protection while on maternity leave

What the law currently requires employers to do when those on maternity leave are involved in redundancy procedures

Don’t be scared of the mental health conversation

Many employers still find it difficult to judge how to approach their employees' mental health

Don’t discount the old or be afraid of the new

Complementing physical with digital is key to success. Keeping what is great from the past is part of that