HR in Review 69: New Employment Rights Bill – What should HR know?
Listen Here This Edition Verity Gough speaks with Chief People Officer Trish Hwitt in this episode about the New Employment Rights Bill and why it is important. She also discusses key elements HR must understand. Trish Hewitt gives us practical tips on how to prepare your organisation for these changes. Trish Hewitt Trish Hewitt has […]
UK service sector sees fastest job cuts in nearly four years
The UK service sector recorded its steepest decline in employment since January 2021, according to the latest S&P Global UK Services PMI report for December 2024. Rising payroll costs, weak demand and subdued economic confidence contributed to the contraction, marking the third consecutive month of workforce reductions. Nearly twice as many businesses (23%) reported falling […]
Leading the Digital Transformation of HR: A Roadmap For Senior HR Leaders by 2025
Leading Digital HR Transformation – A Roadmap for Senior Human Resources Leaders by 2025 Senior HR leaders have a great opportunity at the beginning of each new year to review their achievements, identify challenges and determine a strategy for the coming year. As the HR landscape continues its rapid digital transformation, it is important to […]
DEI was killed in 2024. Costco Revival 2025: Could it Happen?
We saw a major shift in 2024 when it came to how companies approach diversity. Many threw out or changed their diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Companies such as John Deere, Walmart and Tractor supply Co. All of these companies have made major changes to their DEI program in response to the pressures from conservative […]
Cybersecurity begins within: empower employees to defend themselves against digital threats
Cybersecurity begins within: Empowering employees to defend themselves against digital threats Businesses must invest in cybersecurity beyond the traditional investments as cyberattacks become more sophisticated and frequent. These issues can no longer be solved by IT departments. Prevention starts with education, and HR plays a critical role in building a cybersecurity-conscious workforce. Employees are the […]
JPMorgan Chase UK orders staff to return to work amid hybrid crackdown
JPMorgan Chase, the largest bank in the United States, is to order all its staff to return to the office full-time, signalling the end of hybrid working policies introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic. The move impacts the bank’s global workforce, including its approximately 22,000 employees in the UK. The decision follows the bank’s earlier mandate […]
Calls for greater protection for young workers as McDonald’s faces sexual harassment scandal
Fresh allegations of sexual harassment at McDonald’s, including claims that a manager sought “sex for shifts,” have renewed focus on the treatment of young workers in the UK. A BBC investigation revealed a troubling culture within the fast-food chain, where younger employees, some still in their teens, reported harassment and discrimination. Over 700 junior employees […]
New research shows that over half of Brits intend to learn AI themselves.
Bosch Tech Compass: AI will dominate the technology in the next decade More than half (52%) of Brits plan to study AI. Prepare for the transformational era. 61% of Brits claim they never received AI training at work. Artificial Intelligence’s (AI) potential has reached a new level, according to 66% of Brits It will be […]
Dr. Andrea Cullen : Strength in Partnership – Why the CISO cannot build a Cyber Team alone
According to the 2024 ISC2 cyber workforce study, cyber professionals are facing one of the most challenging threat landscapes seen in the last five years – exacerbated by the increasingly widening cyber skills gap. Currently, the active global cyber workforce sits at 5.5 million, but the total workforce needed to satisfy demand has increased by […]
EU AI Act – What HR Needs to Know
The EU AI Act will come into effect in February and affect any company that develops, or deploys, large language models tools, including UK employers. James Flint explains. In the past 18 months, the excitement surrounding the advancements in AI, coupled with an uncertain economic climate has prompted a variety of HR departments across the […]