Delicate discussion is needed when discussing AI plans
Claus Jepsen argues that it’s difficult to avoid predictions about AI and its impact on the workplace. However, businesses should be cautious when laying out plans to improve efficiency. There is much debate over artificial intelligence in the workplace, but a major issue has not been discussed. The way a company adopts AI can have […]
How to make people see themselves in your employer brand storytelling
WRITTEN BY: Jorgen Sundberg EVP activation is a difficult goal to achieve for employers brand professionals. You need to make sure that people feel the brand and its positioning statements. Authenticity is important. In this episode, we speak with Neil Daly, Global Head for Employer Brand & HR Communications, RWE. He explained how his team […]
In 2024, AI, remote working, and workplace cultures dominated trends for job interviews.
Metaview, a recruiting AI scribe, released its 2024 Interview Trends Report. The report, which analyzes over one million interviews conducted by more than 2,000 companies around the world, highlights the main topics that shape hiring conversations during the year. The most dominant themes were AI’s increasing influence, the debates surrounding workplace flexibility and the changing […]
Employers act on employee benefits
As Parliament advances the Employment Rights Bill, employers have already taken steps to improve employee benefits. This includes sick pay, paternity leaves, and family friendly provisions. Incomes Data Research’s Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, and Parental Pay Report shows that 62 percent provide two full weeks of pay for paternity leave, and 12 percent provide four […]
Paul Sesay: The dangers of tokenism
Tokenism in the workplace relates to when an organisation’s attitude towards diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are superficial. It exists where on the surface things appear to be very good, suggesting diversity is embedded within the culture and working life, but upon closer inspection, things are markedly different. This can occur among the most well-meaning […]
Employers take action on parental leave and sick pay in advance of new legislation
A new study shows that employers are preparing for the new legislation on employment rights. The Incomes Data research (IDR), which is a part of the Employment Rights Bill, has revealed that many businesses are already improving their offerings in areas like sick pay and entitlements to paternity leave and parental leave. In a poll […]
Flu hospitalisations increase as NHS warns of festive gatherings
The number of cases of influenza serious enough to require hospitalization is on the rise and will only get worse over the holiday season as more people gather together. As festive infections “flood” hospitals in the early winter, the service said that cases have already exceeded last year’s high. According to the latest weekly statistics, […]
Experts say that policies to reduce the need for overseas workers might not be successful.
According to the Migration Advisory Council, government policies that focus on domestic workers’ skills and refocus them may not be successful in reducing net migration. Early next year, a white paper will be released outlining how the ministers plan to boost domestic worker skills and reduce immigration. In its annual report, published this week, the […]
Alcohol deaths are on the rise in England, but it’s a ‘catastrophic increase’
A charity warns that alcohol-related deaths in England have risen by 42% in four years. The Alcohol Health Alliance (AHA), as we approach the festive season, when alcohol consumption is higher than usual, urges Wes Streeting, the health secretary to give alcohol harm an important priority for 2025. According to the alliance, a death rate […]
MP: Terminally ill workers need stronger rights
A MP led a discussion on the strengthening of employee rights for terminally-ill workers. This week, Labour MP Lee Barron for Corby and East Northamptonshire led a discussion at Westminster Hall proposing that those with less than six month to live receive additional employment protections. Barron said that some employers can dismiss employees even if […]