Deliveroo launches career support for delivery workers

Deliveroo will invest £2.5 million into developing riders' vocational skills, with 15,000 given the opportunity to undertake qualification in different industries.

What does the minimum wage increase really mean for workers?

April 2023's increase in the National Living Wage to £10.42 is a welcome boost for many workers who are at the sharp end of the cost of living crisis.

How to create a culture of lifelong learning

When it comes to retaining talent and growing your business, people development plans are vital. But where should you start when it comes to building a true culture of lifelong learning?

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HR and AI: How can HR use AI effectively and ethically?

The government published a whitepaper on Wednesday (29 March) which promised to regulate artificial intelligence (AI).

Illegal Migration Bill could worsen employee exploitation

Employment experts have warned that, without a right to work, migrants and asylum seekers will be exploited by rogue employers.

Pay transparency: seven lessons

Employees are rightly demanding more transparency and openness around rewards, and we at JTI UK have long wanted to rise to the challenge. But we also knew greater disclosure comes with risks.

Amazon driver rights claim will not be struck out

An employment tribunal has rejected Amazon's bid to have drivers’ employee rights claims dismissed.

HSE violence at work guidance updated

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the national independent regulator for health and safety in the workplace, has updated its guidance for employers on violence at work.

Four ways to get people to care about HR data

There's a joke among HR specialists that the most requested report from company stakeholders is an annual list of employee birthdays. The problem is that even in 2023, the joke isn’t too far from the...

Navigating the whistleblowing landscape

We only need to pick up a newspaper to realise how central whistleblowing is to the public interest. And, as changes are forthcoming, staying ahead is crucial to business and HR success.

Gary Lineker wins appeal against £4.9 million IR35 bill

Gary Lineker has won his appeal against HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) which claimed the pundit owed £4.9 million in tax.

Government delays raising state pension age

The UK government has decided not to bring forward the date when the state pension age is due to rise from 67 to 68.