AI training is lacking for 6.3 million UK workers
The report shows that despite AI’s increasing presence at work, there is a gap in training. This includes the skills required for effective AI collaboration. This research was conducted in partnership by Censuswide. It shows that 70 percent of UK workers are already using AI to enhance their jobs, but over one third (34%) admits […]
Charities call for statutory sick pay increase in letter to Keir Starmer
A group of charities – including Citizens Advice, Macmillan Cancer Support, Mind, and Maggie’s – are calling for a raise the basic rate of statutory sick pay (SSP) in the UK. The government’s consultation on the Employment Rights Bill, which coincides with the bill’s second reading, has prompted charities and campaigners to call for a […]
After paying for essentials, 42% of those earning less than the Living Wage each week have less money left after their weekly pay.
The Living Wage Foundation has released a new study that shows 42% of those earning less than the Living Wage, or around 2.2 millions people, only have PS10 per week left after paying for essentials. Research also showed that 58%, or around 3.1 millions people, who earn below the Real Living Wage are unable afford […]
Consultation: a new framework for industrial relations
With the new government rolling back key sections of the 1992 and 2016 Trade Union acts, some employers may be nervous about a potential power shift towards employees. But, finds Adam McCulloch, the newly launched consultation on the proposals puts the focus more on modernisation and streamlining processes than on absolute rights. With the UK […]
Paralympic values can be used to boost business and team success
Laura Maffucci is the Head of Human Resources at G.P. The Paralympic Games are a testament to the human spirit, perseverance and strength. They also highlight the importance of inclusivity. The Paralympic Games celebrate athletic achievements while highlighting the need to break down barriers and embrace global diversity. Businesses can learn valuable lessons from the […]
Consultation: Fire and rehire and collective redundancy
The Department for Business and Trade has launched a consultation on reforms in the Employment Rights Bill to strengthen remedies in the employment tribunal on collective redundancy, and fire and rehire. It is one of four consultations launched yesterday as the Bill had its second reading in the House of Commons. The Employment Rights Bill […]
Buying OH should be about ‘how this aligns?’
A panel discussion held last week heard that buyers and purchasers who purchase occupational health and wellness products and services should maintain a healthy level of scepticism and ask constantly, “How does this align?” The debate was held last week at the MAD World Festival of Workplace Culture and Employee Health and Wellbeing. It brought […]
Consultation on changes to the statutory sick pay
The Employment Rights Bill is currently being revised and a number of core sections are up for consultation. This gives the public, employers, and employees a chance to have a say in the reforms that affect workers’ rights. Adam McCulloch looks at the discussion around statutory sick leave. Making Work Pay includes the upgrade of […]
Consultations on the zero-hours policy for agency workers
Yesterday, the Employment Rights Bill was read for the second time in the House of Commons. The Bill contains a number of reforms, including measures to combat “one-sided flexibilities” in zero hours contracts. There are two new rights. The first is the right to hours guaranteed that are based on the hours worked regularly. Another […]
Podcast Ep. 13 – How Organisations Are Still Missing Out On the Skills of Women
In our latest podcast Jacqueline Frost, CEO, Elevate Talent and webinar sponsor, Jen Denby, Global Head of Inclusion and Diversity, WTW and Valerie Dale, Group Chief People Officer, OCS discussed the challenges to and positive initiatives that can help women fulfil their potential in the workplace. Despite some progress in terms of reporting and supporting […]