Over a third of businesses to make changes to probation processes with day one rights
More than a third of organisations are expected to make changes to their probationary periods as a result of employees gaining day one rights, according to a new poll by employment law and HR consultancy firm, WorkNest. Under the proposed plans, businesses will be able to extend probationary periods from six to nine months. When […]
Payroll error: Council in Scotland seeks back PS614,000
Highland Council officers face questions about how they allowed payroll overpayments to reach over 600,000 PS. After recovering about PS150,000 in overpayments, councillors on a committee of audit are investigating the possibility of recovering more than PS460,000. Highland Council made 602 overpayments totaling 593 people after they left their organisation in February because the local […]
The gender pay gap is prevalent in most female-dominated professions
According to a new study by the HR and payroll software company Ciphr, two thirds of UK jobs that have a majority female workforce are dominated by men. Ciphr’s study on gender pay gaps, based off the Office for National Statistics’ (ONS) latest statistics, found that the majority (70%) of female-dominated jobs with over 50,000 […]
Embracing the Change in Talent Acquisition: Lessons for 2020 and Beyond
Change is difficult. Talent Acquisition must be prepared for a major shift in power in January 2025. Kate Aunaas Ingram, vice president of Attraction and Mobility for Statkraft spoke a few weeks ago about change. She specifically discussed it in relation to recruiting and growth. The lessons Aunaas-Ingram had to offer for change are useful, […]
Why mental health for men is more than just a movember moment
Men’s mental health is more than just a Movember event By Alex Hind, Co-Founder, Heka A single moment can change our perception of wellness. In the summer of 2021, I was told by doctors that I had a tumour in my brain. Diagnosed at the end of the pandemic after what appeared to be an […]
New research reveals that one in five UK frontline workers are “quiet quitting” yet plan to stay long-term, creating an urgent challenge for employers.
Flip, Europe’s most popular super-app for frontline employees, has revealed that the UK’s frontline workforce is facing urgent challenges in terms of motivation. Flip’s major new research From Unsung Heroes To Quiet Quitters reveals that a fifth of UK frontline employees openly admit doing the minimum required to keep their job, and that two fifths […]
The Ultimate Workplace Safety Checklist
It is important to create a safe work environment for your employees’ well-being and your company’s success. Not only is it important to prevent accidents, but also to create an environment in which safety is everyone’s responsibility. Employees who are empowered by a strong safety culture can spot dangers and take action to prevent problems […]
BBC journalists appeal equal pay ruling of employment tribunal
Four BBC presenters, Martine Croxall (left), Kasia Madera (right), Annita McVeigh and Karin Giannone, are appealing a ruling by the Employment Tribunal that prevented them from filing new equal-pay claims against the broadcaster. In a dispute dating back more than a decade, the claimants say they’ve faced pay disparities that are significant compared to their […]
Charlie O’Brien – Why HR Needs a Rebrand
Close your eyes, and imagine a professional in HR. Who do you see? What are they wearing and how do they look? What are they doing and with whom are they? I’d love to think that the images we all conjure are as varied as the work done by HR professionals. Unfortunately, after working in […]
Surveys show that budgetary constraints dampen business confidence
According to three surveys of business activity by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), the Lloyds Business Barometer, and the Institute of Directors, the Budget has caused a fall in confidence. According to the CBI Growth Indicator’s latest report, firms expect that activity will fall by 10% over the next three months up to February […]