Operational Efficiency

Non-compete clauses will have three-month limit in the UK

Non-compete clauses in UK employment contracts will be subject to a statutory limit of three months under new government plans.

Five lessons on building an internal talent pipeline

The UK’s labour shortage is a riddle that employers have been trying to solve since before the pandemic. But was the answer right in front of them all along?

Misuse of NDAs: Call for evidence launched by regulator

The Legal Services Board (LSB), a governmental regulator for the legal profession, has launched a call for evidence to understand concerns that non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) are being used by...

UK's most unusual job vacancies revealed

The UK has a hidden range of jobs employers cannot recruit for due to a lack of skills, including wigmaker, canine beautician and knitter.

What can This Morning's Phil and Holly feud teach HR?

Reports of disagreement between presenters Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby of ITV's This Morning do not reflect a new workplace phenomenon. It has always been true that colleagues fall out and...

HR’s fears over use of AI in hiring mount

How concerned should HR be about AI apps such as ChatGPT and its competitors? And should they adapt their policies accordingly?

Care whistleblower wins dismissal case following “witch hunt”

Gillian Holland, a former carer at Zion Care was found to be wrongfully dismissed in 2020 after raising concerns about neglect.

HR’s pay equity efforts hampered by lack of data

New data has found 45% of senior HR leaders struggle to access the relevant data needed to correct pay equity gaps.

Strikes bill amendments voted down by MPs

On Monday (22 May) MPs voted down all but one of the amendments made by the House of Lords to the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill.

East of England Ambulance Service wrongful dismissal case lands £49,000 payout

The East of England Ambulance Service has been forced to pay £49,314 to a former paramedic after wrongfully dismissing him for assault allegations.

Wage-price spiral: should HR be concerned?

Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey has acknowledged that the UK is dealing with a wage-price spiral for the first time as a result of inflation.

Next equal pay battle advances as women’s work ruled of equal value to men

The three women at the lead of an equal pay battle against Next have won the right to take their case onto the final stage.