Operational Efficiency

Workers in London and east of England save more in pensions than anywhere else in the country

Workers aged over 45 in Greater London and the East of England have over 40% more in retirement savings on average compared with those in the Midlands and the North, according to research from think...

Baker wins tribunal after being sacked for holey loaves

Artur Piaszczynski, the head baker at a Dorset artisan bread shop, Leakers Bakery, has won £15,000 in an unfair dismissal case after being sacked for making loaves with too many holes in them.

Currys paid gender reassignment benefit celebrated by inclusion experts

Currys’ offer of paid gender reassignment leave, announced alongside a broader set of diversity and inclusion policies, is a great move say inclusion and HR experts.

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More young black, Bangladeshi and Pakistani women join top jobs, but pay gap remains

The number of young (16-25) black, Bangladeshi and Pakistani (BBP) women in the three highest paying occupations more than doubled over the past decade to 14% of the workforce.

Care worker who refused vaccine due to ethical veganism loses tribunal

Former Sunrise care worker, Tracy Owen, has lost an unfair dismissal claim last week (21 June) after she refused the coronavirus vaccine on the grounds of being vegan.

Key HR strategies for managing immigration

Immigration will, it seems, always be at or near the top of any government’s list of national concerns. For this reason, the UK’s system of managed migration is often the subject of review, redesign...

AI use in employee terminations raises HR concerns

One in 10 HR practitioners working in tech in the US are using ChatGPT to write termination letters, according to new data from B2B Reviews.

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Daniel Gallo – Keeping McLaren in pole position for Formula 1 and beyond

The Formula 1 leader board may be dominated by rivals, but McLaren Racing is accelerating up the employer standings, thanks to people lead Daniel Gallo, says Jo Gallacher

Interest rates rise again; HR called on for support

The latest Bank of England interest base rate rise should have HR teams thinking about the financial and wellbeing support they offer staff, experts say.

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A mindful approach to refugee recruitment

It’s Refugee Week. A week that celebrates the contributions, creativity, and resilience of people from refugee backgrounds.

Argos, Buzz Bingo and Chanel among fines for minimum wage violations

Well known retailers were named and shamed by the government list of employers who were fined for minimum wage breaches between 2017 and 2019.

New diversity and inclusion standard published by BSI

New guidance to help organisations create a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, has been published by national standards body, the British Standards Institution (BSI).