Cezanne acquires Occupop to expand its HR and payroll offerings
Cezanne, UK-based provider of HR and payroll software, announced that it has acquired Occupop. This Dublin-based company is known for its applicant-tracking system. This acquisition will integrate Occupop’s hiring platform with Cezanne’s suite of HR and payroll software. Cezanne offers software to automate HR and payroll processes including recruitment, onboarding and HR administration. It also […]
The investigation into the murder of Countess Chester is now being expanded to include staff
The Cheshire Constabulary is expanding its corporate manslaughter probe into neonatal death at the Countess of Chester Hospital, to include gross negligence by individuals. In October 2023, Cheshire Police announced that they had opened an investigation into corporate murder at the Countess of Chester NHS Foundation Trust following the conviction of serial killer Lucy Letby. […]
The Employment Rights Bill and Agency Workers
The government’s publication of amendments to Employment Rights Bill is a clear indication that a new era in workforce regulation has begun. These changes will change the way businesses in multiple sectors operate. They include the extension of the ban on zero-hour contracts to agency workers, tighter “fire and rehire” restrictions and protections for employees […]
Ten women file lawsuits against Judicial Conduct Investigations Office
Ten women are challenging the Judicial Conduct Investigations Office, claiming that it fails to hold judges responsible for misconduct. Good Law Project is supporting the legal action led by Sellafield whistleblower Alison McDermott, and Dr Hinaa toheed, a GP. The group demands an investigation of Judge Philip Lancaster. They allege a pattern bullying, misogynistic, and […]
Performance-based pay in the Civil Service – Is the Government simply adding bureaucracy to the system?
In an announcement made earlier this month by Cabinet Office Minister Pat McFadden, radical reform plans were announced for the UK Civil Service. It appears that the overall strategy is to create a smaller central Civil Service. These reforms are based on performance-related pay, which means that senior civil servants who do not meet expectations […]
Tesco announces a pay increase for store employees
Tesco announced that its employees will receive a raise in pay from PS12.02 up to PS12.45 by 30 March 2025. This increase is part a deal with the trade union Usdaw. It also includes a second increase in pay to PS12.64 at the end of August, and an increase of 7.1% to PS1.21 for London […]
Half of employees have cried because of work pressures – poll
Half of employees say they have cried because of work issues, and 58% have considered quitting their job as a result of their mental health, worrying new research has suggested. The conclusions, in the Annual Workplace Mental Health Report from Headspace, suggest that, if anything, employers are going backwards in terms of provision and support […]
Armed Forces complaints handled by a ‘independent’ team
The Ministry of Defence announced that a new tri-service specialist team would handle the most serious complaints of bullying and discrimination in the Armed Forces, regardless of whether they are from the Army, Air Force or Navy. The “fundamental changes” to the Armed Forces complaint processes will eliminate unacceptable behaviours and improve support for females […]
20 000 government credit cards will be frozen
As part of an effort to curb wasteful spending, the Cabinet Office has ordered government departments and agencies to freeze nearly all 20,000 credit card accounts. Civil servants who have government procurement cards are required to reapply for them and prove that they need them. The cards will be canceled at the end of each […]
Pharmacy to Rule Over Higher Employment Costs
The National Pharmacy Association in England has told its 6,500 member pharmacies to reduce opening hours and services as of 1 April if the government does not provide sufficient funding. The NPA stated that the move was the first of its kind in 104 years. It is meant to protect patients, as there has not […]