Employee relations

Strikes return after pandemic reprieve

Recent high-profile industrial action, such as the Transport for London (TfL) Night Tube walk-out, have signalled the return of strike action after a general pause over the past two years as a result...

Is it time to ditch Secret Santa?

Over a quarter (27%) of workers have admitted they think workplace Secret Santa is a waste of time and money.

Twitter's Jack Dorsey slams founder’s syndrome: how would HR deal with it?

Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey announced he would be leaving the company this week after nearly 16 years.

Recent developments in employment law

Staying on top of all relevant case law and consultations pertaining to the field of HR can be difficult. Here David Ashmore and Alison Heaton provide a rundown of the most recent developments.

Are we turning back the clock on workers’ rights in the UK?

Brexit, the pandemic, opportunistic employers and an, at best, lackadaisical government are all contributing to an erosion of employee rights which must be tackled.

NHS employee relations during COVID-19 is reaching breaking point

The impact of the COVID-19 on employment relations has been felt across all organisations up and down the country. Many employees have adapted their working patterns and roles to quickly respond to...

A new dawn for trade unions?

Membership levels have tumbled since their peak in the late 1970s, so if unions are to continue to play an important role in the workplace change is necessary

Preparing for employees' subject access requests

As much as HR should be hoping for genuine requests from concerned employees without a broader agenda, they should prepare for the worst

Case study: Virgin Media’s employee voice structure

Employee voice is something Virgin Media takes very seriously

Breaking the silence: Employee voice

Employees want their opinions and concerns heard at a strategic level, but there’s no one-voice-fits-all method

Employee share ownership: John Lewis Partnership "not what it purports to be"

The John Lewis Partnership is a unique and misunderstood model, according to a legal practice that specialises in employee share plans.