“Task Masking” – The trend you didn’t know existed
There’s a new buzzword in the air, and it isn’t from TikTok. It’s also easy to figure out what it means. Get ready to add ‘task-masking’ to your growing vocabulary of trendy terms to describe old behaviour. The Personnel Today staff collectively suppressed a collective yawn when they heard the term “task masking”. The phrase […]
Advice on HR for Heathrow Airport workers
Many international workers have had their plans disrupted by the closure of London Heathrow, the fourth busiest airport in the world, due to an electrical fire. They may have been stuck after attending meetings overseas or they might be flying out for a meeting. A fire that started in a nearby electrical substation at Hayes […]
Keep Britain Working – Government told to embrace “ambitious reforms”
A think tank has warned that if the government wants to stop people with health problems from leaving the workforce, it must adopt ‘ambitious’ reforms. The government has also been urged to adopt the standard for ‘Health at Work,’ originally proposed by Sunak’s administration. Ben Harrison, director at Lancaster University’s Work Foundation, responded to The […]
What are the most rewarding aspects of HR professionals’ jobs?
According to a survey, the most popular reason people give for working in HR is the ability to support employees. Recruiting new employees and growing a business are close behind. According to a new study by the HR, payroll, and benefits software company Ciphr (50%) half of HR decision makers agree that supporting their employees […]
HMRC employee sent birthday card and awarded PS25k
According to an employment tribunal that ordered the tax office pay PS25,000 in damages for hurt feelings, sending a birthday card was ‘unwanted behavior’ and amounted to harassment. Ms Toure started working as a Customer Service Consultant for HMRC in 2019. Her claims at tribunal included over 20 allegations of discrimination, victimisation, and race and […]
Beverlie Wilkinson : A coach’s view of strategic partnerships
As a coach who has worked with many organisations, I have seen first-hand how coaching can change HR’s impact. My mission was always to’make HR good’. I’ve seen that coaches can be strategic partners in today’s business environment. HR teams are under pressure to deliver strategic results with limited resources. Building solid foundations Clarity is […]
UKG appoints Beth Conway Chief People Officer
UKG, an HR, payroll, and workforce management solution provider, announced Beth Conway’s appointment as Chief People Officer. She will report to the CEO Jennifer Morgan and join the company 24 March. Conway will be responsible for overseeing key HR functions including talent acquisition and total rewards. She will also be in charge of employee relations, […]
What HR should know about the new rules on neonatal pay and leave that will be implemented in April
The UK Government will introduce new legislation in 2025, which will grant employees a right to statutory neonatal pay and leave for babies born after or on this date. Lisa Patmore examines the benefits for employees and implications for HR Supporting parents who have babies that need neonatal treatment through the introduction statutory neonatal leave […]
April 2025: HR in the future?
HR must prepare for a number obligations that will come into effect in April, even though the Employment Rights Bill has yet to pass through Parliament. Employers must also consider the new laws regarding redundancy and neonatal leave, as well as the controversial increase in employer’s national insurance contributions. Personnel Today offers a HR checklist […]
The NHS is suffering from an inconsistent immigration policy following Brexit
The NHS in England relies more and more on workers from countries that are themselves experiencing a shortage of health care professionals. The UK’s health is vulnerable to sudden changes in immigration policies because of this reliance. In order to retain enough staff in the UK, NHS policy has seen the hiring of workers from […]