Operational Efficiency

Paralympian Liz Johnson: Challenging stereotypes in recruitment

Businesses often underestimate disabled people in the recruitment process, according to ?gold medal-winning Paralympian Liz Johnson

The complex dynamics in team bullying, part one

The first in this four-part series explores what team bullying is and what bullies hope to achieve

Employers failing to tackle sexual harassment

Government, regulators and employers are failing to tackle sexual harassment at work

PAYE proposals could create further worker status confusion

Gig economy workers may have to pay income tax if the government accepts recommendations made by the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS)

Dealing with sexual allegations in the workplace

An incorrectly-conducted investigation may fatally infect evidence

Parents of disabled children struggle to stay in work

Parents of disabled children are struggling to hold down jobs because of a lack of suitable and affordable childcare, flexible jobs and appropriate leave

Employers cracking down on social media use at work

Ultimately employers will need to accept that company devices are likely to be used for accessing social media

Lammy: UK needs "heavy dose of affirmative action" on race

Affirmative action is necessary to fix racial and class inequalities in the workplace and beyond, according to Tottenham MP David Lammy

Whistleblower reports of NMW underpayment soar

Some employers are getting caught out by complex NMW rules while others are falling victim to spurious reports

Businesses hit as skills shortage worsens

Skills shortages means recruitment is taking longer, with some organisations forced to give up on finding the talent they want

Working in a heatwave: When is it too hot?

Experts are predicting that this will be one of the hottest UK summers on record