A Guide for Writing a Termination Letter in the Professional Field: Templates and HR Best Practices
The termination letter is a crucial part of the employment cycle, as it serves as a formal communication to end an employee’s employment relationship with an organisation. In the UK where employment law is governed by legal frameworks, it’s important to strike the right balance between professionalism and accuracy when writing these letters. This type […]
Black scholar who was ‘denied a job interview’ loses claim for race discrimination
An employment tribunal has ruled that a black scholar who was refused an interview at the University of Cambridge for a senior position lost his claim of race discrimination. Calbert Graham of Afro-Caribbean descent applied for the role of assistant professor at a time in 2022 when his job was under threat of being redundancy. […]
Sandwich Carers Struggle with Cost of Living, Says ONS
According to Office for National Statistics figures, almost one-sixth of’sandwich caregivers’ have financial difficulties and many are on low salaries. Sandwich carers include people who care for their dependent children and also sick, disabled, or older adults relatives. ONS reported that those who cared for more than 20 hours per week were most likely to […]
CIPD ACE 2020: HR must play a role in responsible business
CIPD Chief Executive Peter Cheese has urged HR professionals to play their part in creating a’responsible business’ amid economic and geopolitical uncertainty. He asked, “How can we build organisations that are able respond to an uncertain world?” Cheese outlined the challenges that HR teams face, including the rapidly changing nature of job roles, the ethical […]
CIPD Trust assists more than 500 people into employment
According to the CIPD Trust’s annual impact report, it has helped over 500 people find or return to employment. The report was launched today, 6 November, at the HR body’s annual conference in Manchester. It highlights the impact of the Trust, which helps people with greater barriers to employment. The trust’s coaching and mentoring programmes […]
Church of England: Lack of role models for ethnic minorities hinders progress
A report on institutional racism in Church of England concluded that there was a “lack of leadership diversity” in the Church which prevented ethnic minorities to reach senior roles. The Behind the Stained-Glass Report was commissioned by the Racial Justice Commission of the CofE in order to examine the levels of participation of people of […]
Difficult colleagues: Relationships with people who act badly
Colleagues we find ‘difficult’ may simply hold values that differ from our own and yet which are equally valid. When motives clash, conflict feels personal and relationships are harmed. Still, as I wrote in Difficult colleagues: Relationships with people who think differently, self-awareness and understanding may restore order. It’s important to begin with the assumption […]
Pay gap costs disabled workers PS4.3k per year
As a result, disabled workers will’stop’ receiving income as of today (7 November), due to the wage gap between them. According to an analysis by the TUC the disability pay gap has now reached 17.2%. This means that disabled workers earn 2.35 PS more per hour than non-disabled workers. In the year leading up to […]
Why do we tolerate a miserable workplace when we spend more time sleeping than working? Five ways that leaders can create happier workplaces
Only 23% of people are actively involved in their jobs, and 41% experience stress at work. Is it any wonder that the world faces a mental crisis when we’re all unhappy? In response to this chronic dissatisfaction at work, organizations have implemented a variety of initiatives in order to increase staff engagement and happiness – […]
‘Over a 25th’ of SMEs are considering job cuts after the Autumn Budget
The Global Payroll Association (GPA) has reported that more than a quarter of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK are contemplating reducing their workforce due to changes in the Autumn Budget. The recent adjustments to employer National Insurance contributions and an increase in the National Living Wage, announced on 30 October, are expected […]