Employment Rights Bill: Tribunal time limit will be extended
The House of Commons has published an amendment paper to the Employment Rights Bill, which includes a new provision extending the time limit for filing a claim with a tribunal from three months up to six. The bill was not included in its original draft, but it did appear in Labour’s pre election greenpaper on […]
Net migration falls sharply as fewer dependents arrive in the UK
Newly released Office for National Statistics figures show a dramatic drop in net migration. Net migration for the year ending June 2024 is now 728,000, a 20% reduction from the previous 12 month period, which was 906,000. The decline in the number of dependents on study visas is the main reason for this fall. In […]
Organisational culture: how to foster it and why it can change
The culture of an organisation is a foundation for success. Sophie Hennekam is a Professor of Management at Audencia School of Business in Nantes. She gives tips on how to create and maintain a great workplace. The organisational culture is the set of values and beliefs, attitudes and systems that guide and shape employee behavior […]
Gregg Wallace resigns over allegations of’sexualised language’
BBC MasterChef’s Gregg Wallace stepped down from the presenting role while allegations of him making a series inappropriate sexual remarks are investigated. Kirsty Warsk, a former Newsnight host, is one of 13 people who has accused Wallace of making inappropriate sexual remarks. Banijay UK, the production company of MasterChef, is investigating Wallace. Wark, a former […]
Fewer court cases involve office Christmas parties
An analysis of court documents has revealed that the number of employment tribunals arising from Christmas parties at companies has fallen by half (54%) over the past three years. In 2024, Christmas parties have been cited in 10 employment tribunal cases. This is down 54% compared to the 22 cases in 2021. The number of […]
Building a Culture of Working Learning
Learning and Development (L&D), or the development of co-workers, is a factor that is often overlooked when determining the performance of an organisation. L&D is not only important for the performance of an organisation, but also employee retention, engagement, and well-being. It’s time to invest in a culture of working learning. Research shows that 90% […]
Five Top Tips to Survive the Office Christmas Party Sober
The office Christmas party is one of the work highlights of the year, offering a chance to relax, socialise, and celebrate with colleagues. However, for those who choose to stay sober – whether for personal, health, or other reasons – it can be a tricky event to navigate. From handling pressure to drink to avoiding […]
Over a third of businesses to make changes to probation processes with day one rights
More than a third of organisations are expected to make changes to their probationary periods as a result of employees gaining day one rights, according to a new poll by employment law and HR consultancy firm, WorkNest. Under the proposed plans, businesses will be able to extend probationary periods from six to nine months. When […]
The gender pay gap is prevalent in most female-dominated professions
According to a new study by the HR and payroll software company Ciphr, two thirds of UK jobs that have a majority female workforce are dominated by men. Ciphr’s study on gender pay gaps, based off the Office for National Statistics’ (ONS) latest statistics, found that the majority (70%) of female-dominated jobs with over 50,000 […]
Payroll error: Council in Scotland seeks back PS614,000
Highland Council officers face questions about how they allowed payroll overpayments to reach over 600,000 PS. After recovering about PS150,000 in overpayments, councillors on a committee of audit are investigating the possibility of recovering more than PS460,000. Highland Council made 602 overpayments totaling 593 people after they left their organisation in February because the local […]