HMP Fosse Way removes employment barriers for former inmates
Max Rumley is the head of Serco’s reoffending reduction program at HMP Fosse, where he discusses how an operations management operation run by prisoners shows off the benefits of employing and training ex-offenders. Ex-offenders face a particularly difficult time finding work, as many UK recruiters report a decline in job vacancies by 2025. What is […]
Goldman Sachs ends diversity rule as it ‘served its purpose’
Goldman Sachs has scrapped an internal diversity rule that required companies to have at least two diverse board members, one of whom had to be a woman, before the bank would advise on their stock market flotation. Vice Chair Richard Gnodde stated that the policy, introduced in 2020, had “served its purpose” by encouraging businesses […]
Software company launches cloud-based payroll system
HR, payroll and benefits software provider Ciphr has unveiled its new real-time payroll software, designed to simplify payroll processing for the private sector. Ciphr payroll has been created by payroll professionals, for payroll professionals. A revamped and upgraded version of the technology underpinning Shape payroll, which Ciphr acquired last year, the new platform boasts […]
AI and automation are top priorities for HR professionals
AI is being adopted by HR departments. 74 percent are using AI tools or plan to do so. 60 percent of the HR professionals view AI and automation as their highest strategic priority in the next two-year period. These findings come from Avature’s new study, State of the HR Landscape by 2025. This survey surveyed […]
How to make sure your SME prospers in the New Financial Year
By Mark Williams, Chief Operating Officer at Sharp UK The start of a new financial year is more than just a turn of the calendar; it’s a valuable opportunity to reflect on achievements, reassess priorities, and set a course for future success. Whether it’s adopting smarter technologies, refining strategies, or fostering stronger connections with customers, […]
Skills shortages can be solved by upskilling professionals.
The UK faces a skills crisis that could slow down our economy, undermine innovation and leave entire industries in the dark. Most schemes are geared towards getting graduates and young people into apprenticeships or training, but they overlook a valuable and underused resource: experienced professionals. They bring with them a wealth transferable skills, professional maturity […]
HSE releases new guidelines to protect hospitals from nitrous dioxide exposure
The Health and Safety Executive has published guidance to protect midwives against excessive nitrous dioxide exposure. This guidance is intended for those who are responsible for the safety of new mothers and workers on maternity wards. This includes occupational health teams within the NHS. Nitrous oxide, also known as “gas and air” when mixed with […]
Alcohol-related deaths are at an all-time high in the UK, and a charity is calling for a new approach.
Official figures show that alcohol-related deaths have reached a record high in the UK. A charity has called for a change of approach to harm prevention. <a href=”https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/healthandsocialcare/causesofdeath/bulletins/alcoholrelateddeathsintheunitedkingdom/registeredin2023#:~:text=In%202023%3A,16.6%20deaths%20per%20100%2C000%20people). The data released by the Office for National Statistics, which comes after a five-year period of increasing death rates year-on-year, has led Alcohol Change UK to urge […]
Skillcast reports that DEI demand in the UK is soaring as US corporations cut back.
The shift in attitude comes after the former president Donald Trump withdrawn support for federal DEI programs, causing several multinational companies reassessment their approach to workplace equality. Skillcast, a compliance and DEI provider in the UK has reported an increase of 92 percent in interest for its’Protected Characteristics in Work‘guide. Page views […]
Gino D’Acampo accused by Gino of “inappropriate” and intimidating behaviour
Celebrity chef Gino d’Acampo has been accused of intimidating and inappropriate behaviour toward TV production staff. ITV News conducted an investigation that revealed accusations of aggressive behavior, abusive language and sexualized comments. D’Acampo denies these allegations. ITV News reported that D’Acampo told a woman he wanted to “turn me over and f*** up my a*** […]