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 […]
Do Your Employees Deserve Other Roles?
As businesses grow, employees often find themselves ready for new challenges and responsibilities. Recognising potential within your existing team can help you fill roles with people who already know your business and are motivated to grow with it. But how do you determine if your employees are ready for new roles, and what steps can […]
LockedIn recruitment: A spotlight on modern slavery in the UK
To mark the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery on 2 December, the charity Migrant Help launched a provocative campaign to raise awareness of modern slavery at the UK Careers Fair. The organisation, disguised as a fake recruiting agency called ‘LockedIn Recruitment,’ advertised job opportunities that mimicked the real-life experience of modern slavery survivors. […]
BAE will hire 2,400 new recruits to meet skills investment of PS1bn
BAE Systems will recruit 2,400 new employees in the next year. Its investment in education and skills since 2020 is expected to be PS1 billion. The UK’s biggest defence company plans to hire new apprentices, graduates and undergraduates. This will create 6,500 additional trainees that will represent 15% its total UK workforce. It is expected […]
The UK slows down the recruitment of international nurses
According to the latest half-year statistics, international recruitment of nurses and midwives has decreased. The Nursing and Midwifery Council’s (NMC) UK register now includes 778.300 nurses (+1.7% since April), as well as 45.200 midwives (+2.4%), 11,600 nursing assistants (+6.2%) and 6.300 dual-registrants, those who are both registered as a nurse and a midwife. More than […]
VW workers to strike over job cuts and pay in Germany
Volkswagen workers in Germany will strike to protest plans by the company to cut pay and thousands of jobs. The carmaker announced today that it would close three of its domestic factories for the first ever time. Six plants will host protests, rallies, and demonstrations. These include the main Wolfsburg plant, as well at Kassel, […]
The Workplace Depot brings Christmas music to your office.
Music can enhance the well-being of employees in the workplace. This festive season we would like to emphasize the benefits of playing festive music at your workplace in order to get your employees in the holiday spirit. It’s a time of joy and celebration but for some, it can be stressful. This could be due […]
New MPs demand shorter working days
The new MPs are demanding a shorter workday and some debates should be conducted online. They also want more family-friendly arrangements. To maximize MP attendance, the group proposes that the Commons sits for six hours instead of the current eight-hour period, from 10am-4pm. The Times reports that the government also wants to end evening work […]