Employer bars street cleaner from taking crowdfunded holiday

An employer has banned a street cleaner from accessing a £3,000 holiday fund raised by the local community in Beckenham, stating that staff are prohibited from accepting “gifts or incentives”.

How can technology keep frontline workers safe?

Pret A Manger has introduced body-worn cameras for employees at six shops in London, Sky News reported on 10 August.

Award-winning HR: CEO of the Year 2023

What does it take to win an HR Excellence Award? Continuing our series, we reveal what an award-winning CEO looks like. The extended deadline to enter the HR Excellence Awards 2024 is 23 August.

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Can pensions align with ESG goals? (Part 2)

To what extent do employers consider the environment when planning employee pensions? And how can HR leaders align these priorities?

Unlocking leadership moments that matter

Leaders today face critical moments that demand adaptability and strategic insight. Understanding and maximising these moments is crucial for keeping employees engaged, fostering curiosity and...

“Cautious” job market as employment slowly rises

The employment rate was slightly up in the last quarter as unemployment fell, the July labour market statistics from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed today (13 August). Annual wage...

Can pensions align with ESG goals?

Sustainable pension plans have been around for some time. But do employers consider ethics and the environment when planning employee pensions? And how can HR leaders align these priorities?

When does DEI in recruitment become discriminatory?

We asked employment lawyers how to ensure that companies wanting to recruit candidates from minority groups – ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) – do not unintentionally discriminate.

Award-winning HR: HR Team of the Year 2023

What does it take to win an HR Excellence Award? In the lead-up to extended deadline to enter the HR Excellence Awards 2024 (23 August), we share how last year's winners impressed the judges.

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Up the corporate ladder: strategies for boosting internal mobility

Internal mobility is the ideal for companies and employees alike: it improves retention, career satisfaction and overall productivity, which begs the question, why can it seem so difficult to...

Entry deadline extended for HR Excellence Awards 2024

The deadline for entering the HR Excellence Awards 2024 has been extended to 23 August.

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Overseas worker visa applications drop by a third

The number of overseas workers and students applying for UK visas fell by 35% between January and July 2024 compared with the same time last year, statistics from the Home Office released have shown.