New EHRC guidance for employers on preventing sexual harassment

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has released new guidance for employers on preventing sexual harassment in the workplace.

Three-quarters of employees would take a pay cut for four-day week

Three quarters (73%) of UK employees would take a pay cut in exchange for working four days a week, according to research published this week (25 September).

Harrods allegations: How should HR hold power to account?

A series of allegations of sexual abuse have been made against the late Mohamed Al Fayed, former Harrods owner, by junior members of staff. We asked HR leaders how to address abuses of power and...

A quarter of companies ghosted by new recruits

Over a quarter (27%) of UK employers have had new starters fail to turn up on their first day of work in the last year, research by the CIPD revealed today.

Unpaid internships should be illegal

It’s not enough to say, 'but we’ve always done it this way', when 'this way' is literally unpaid labour.

Should HR use VR training to promote inclusion?

The NHS had introduced a virtual reality (VR) training programme to promote inclusion of employees from ethnic minority backgrounds.

Worker who accidentally called customer a “twat” wins tribunal

A part-time administrator was unfairly dismissed after she mistakenly sent an email to a customer describing him as a “twat”, a tribunal ruled.

How prepared are you for the legal changes coming on sexual harassment in the workplace?

When new laws on sexual harassment take effect next month, the pressure will be on for organisations across England, Wales and Scotland to show that they have switched their focus from simply managing...

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Six steps to implementing an off-payroll "IR35" process

A robust IR35 compliance process is crucial for HR professionals to ensure their businesses adhere to the latest tax regulations and not get hit with unexpected tax liabilities.

Social worker bullied for gender critical views, tribunal rules 

Lesbian social worker, Elizabeth Pitt, was harassed after she voiced gender critical views during a video call for the LGBTQ+ employee group at Cambridgeshire County Council, a tribunal ruled on 19...

What can HR learn from the Sue Gray salary row?

Sue Gray, Downing Street chief of staff, has been at the centre of conflict after the BBC reported on 18 September that she asked for and received a pay rise to £170,000 following the election of the...

How to talk to employees experiencing ‘survivor’s guilt’

It's vital for HR professionals to address the guilt and frustrations of people who remain employed amid turbulent times.

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