Zero-hours laws can boost “false self employment”
A new law on zero-hours work could force companies to promote ‘false employment’ and engulf agency workers, according to a committee of parliament. Neil Carberry, chief executive of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, told the House of Commons Business and Trade Committee that agency workers were exempted from many of the new laws covering zero-hours […]
Report argues that BMI is too simplistic a measure of obesity
A report argues that the BMI alone is too simplistic to define obesity. The Lancet Commission on Obesity and has published a report in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology that argues for a split definition of obesity. The term “clinical obese” should only be applied to patients who have a medical condition that is caused […]
What is the AI Opportunities Action Plan for HR and Skills?
The Prime Minister Keir starmer announced this week ambitious plans to implement artificial intelligence in all public services. This could lead to the creation of more than 13,000 new jobs. The AI Opportunity Action Plan, backed by several tech companies, will invest PS14bn to help the UK become an AI “superpower”. A huge campus of […]
Can the office pay by 2025?
Businesses are under pressure to find the right people to work for them, and to make sure that they have the best possible location. According to the Centre for Policy Studies, the rise in employer national insurance rates to 15% and the reduction of the payment threshold to PS5,000 will increase the costs to employers […]
Problem drinking: How to Support Employees
Problem drinking: How to Support Employees By Professor Marcantonio Spada, Chief Clinical Officer, Onebright Although, overall, alcohol use has fallen in the UK, problem drinking still impacts a significant number of the population. According to the Government, an estimated 10 million people in England regularly exceed the Chief Medical Officer’s low risk drinking guidelines, including […]
McDonald’s in Crisis: The Case for Credible Leadership and Cultural Accountability from Jenni Field
Recent headlines surrounding McDonald’s and the dismissal of 29 employees amid allegations of harassment and discrimination* highlight a deeper issue that extends beyond individual incidents. For internal communication and leadership expert Jenni Field, this crisis points to a companywide leadership problem that cannot be addressed with surface-level fixes. “With 29 people dismissed and increasing numbers […]
Employment Rights Bill faces criticism from recruitment industry
In a recent hearing of the House of Commons Business and Trade Committee, Neil Carberry (CEO of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, REC) warned of ‘undercooked and inworkable’ aspects of the Employment Rights Bill. Carberry warned that certain aspects could have unintended consequences such as an increase in fake self-employment. Carberry criticised the Bill because […]
What is a private blockchain?
The buzzword “blockchain” has been around for many years. You may have heard it used in conjunction with “Bitcoin,” or “decentralization,” or even “Crypto exchange.” But if blockchain was a party, we’d be trying to figure out who is invited and what the VIP lounge has to offer. Private blockchains are the answer. They bring […]
LinkedIn Research reveals hiring challenges
A recent study by LinkedIn reveals that while 61 percent of UK professionals plan to seek new jobs in 2025, 79 percent of HR professionals report increased difficulty in finding qualified candidates – with many job applications failing to meet listed requirements. Job seekers are facing their own challenges, with 41 percent report applying to […]