Renaming Christmas parties could create more division than inclusion

Civil servants in the UK have been urged to rename Christmas parties 'festive celebrations' so as not to exclude employees of different faiths at end of year gatherings.

12 months of 2022: May

As we reach the end of the year, our 12 Days of Christmas countdown revisits each month's most notable happenings.

Domestic abuse: what are your responsibilities as an employer?

According to The Office for National Statistics (ONS), the number of domestic abuse related crimes registered with the police in England and Wales rose by 6% to a staggering 845,734 in the last year...

Why does it feel like everyone is going on strike? Part two

Industrial action is on the rise again, across a range of sectors, and HR has a crucial role to play in helping employers and employees alike mitigate its effects, finds Jo Gallacher

Real wage growth in 45-year record decline

Real wage growth for UK workers declined 3% during 2022 according to research from the Trades Union Congress (TUC), the largest decline since 1977.

Unfair dismissal tribunals increase for second time in a decade

Successful claims for unfair dismissal in employment tribunals increased for 2021/22, according to government records.

12 months of 2022: April

As we reach the end of the year, our 12 Days of Christmas countdown revisits each month's most notable happenings.

Why does it feel like everyone is going on strike?

Industrial action is on the rise again, across a range of sectors, and HR has a crucial role to play in helping employers and employees alike mitigate its effects, finds Jo Gallacher

Employment law outlook for 2023

This year has been a rollercoaster, but we shouldn’t expect 2023 to be any less bumpy.  As we (potentially) see rights given with one hand, could we see them being taken away with the other?

Entry-level HR roles at risk of automation

Entry level HR jobs are among those at the highest risk of automation, according to new research from HR qualification company Academy to Innovate HR (AIHR).

12 months of 2022: March

As we reach the end of the year, our 12 Days of Christmas countdown revisits each month's most notable happenings.

Zurich UK introduces paid leave to help employees escape domestic abuse

Insurance company Zurich UK has introduced a new policy to support employees affected by domestic abuse.