April Fool’s Day jokes at work: Where is the line drawn?
Humour in the workplace can help to create a positive work environment and improve relationships between colleagues. What one person finds funny may offend or be inappropriate for another. April Fool’s Day is often marked by office pranks. But without proper consideration, they can have serious consequences. Kate Palmer, director of employment services at Peninsula, […]
How should employers deal with losing an hour when the clocks advance?
On Sunday, 30 March 2025 at 1:00am GMT the clocks will advance by an hour. What does it mean for employees who work a nightshift? What is the impact on their pay? They can they still go home on the same time as usual, even if they have worked less hours? If employees are working […]
Inclusion at Work: Retaining neurodiverse employees
Neurodiverse people make up between 15 and 20 percent of the population in the UK. Neurodiverse individuals bring unique perspectives, skills, experiences, and approaches to the workplace. While terms like ‘neurodiverse,’ or conditions such as ADHD,’ or Autism,’ can be useful, the neurodiversity spectrum is very broad. It is important to remember that each person […]
Employers who fail to inform cancer caregivers of their rights
A survey found that more than half of employers do not inform their employees about their rights when they become cancer caregivers. Reframe Cancer, a charity that supports cancer caregivers, conducted a survey of 442 cancer caregivers and found that most were unaware of the rights they have as carers under the Carer’s leave Act […]
Primark’s boss resigns due to’misjudgment’
Paul Marchant, the Primark chief executive, has resigned after a woman made an allegation about his behaviour in a social setting. Marchant “acknowledged” his mistake of judgement after an external investigation. He also accepted that his actions were “below the standards expected by his business”. Associated British Foods (Primark’s owner) said he was cooperating with […]
Two thirds of healthcare workers are threatening to quit if they don’t get better benefits
According to a recent study, two-thirds (62%) of healthcare workers are willing to quit their job if their benefits package does not improve. According to a poll conducted by employee benefits technology provider Zest, nine out of ten workers (87%) in the healthcare industry want their employer this year to invest more money in employee […]
Confidence in your role will make you a better co-worker
According to research, workers who are confident about their roles and abilities will be more willing to help others, go the extra mile or improve their workplace’s atmosphere. Aston University’s study found that employees who have greater self-efficacy or confidence are more likely engage in positive “citizen performances” at work. The study was published in […]
The pressure on CFOs is increasing, and the turnover rate has increased to a six-year high.
According to Russell Reynolds Associates, more than 15 percent of chief financial officers at publicly-listed companies will leave their positions by 2024. A high retirement rate is one of the main drivers for the turnover level, which was slightly below the record turnover of 16,2% in 2023. The FTSE 250 index and Standard & Poor’s […]
Reshoring is a strategy used by large firms to diversify their supply chains
According to research, large organisations in Europe and the US have intensified their focus on industrialisation to reduce concerns about supply chain pressures as well as rising tariffs and trading disputes. Capgemini Research Institute’s report found that 2/3 of senior executives surveyed in organisations with revenue over $1bn had an active reindustrialisation plan – up […]
EAT: NHS trust took a number of’reasonable’ steps to prevent racial abuse
The Employment Appeal Tribunal ruled that an NHS trust involved in a racial abuse claim took “all reasonable steps” to protect a black employee. John Campbell was a full-time Unison branch secretary and worked at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Wesley Hammond was a worker for the trust, but decided to leave his union. […]