Ministers pledge to provide miscarriage leave and pregnancy loss leaves
The Government ‘fully accepts’ the principle of bereavement for pregnancy losses and will bring forward amendments to Employment Rights Bill that were tabled by 87 Members to include miscarriage as a bereavement right. Justin Madders, Minister of Employment Rights in the House of Commons, said that he was thankful to the Women and Equalities Committee […]
A law firm’s HR manager embroiled in an ‘anti-Islamic’ row
After a senior business partner expressed extremist views about Islam on social networks, a City law firm was forced to send an email to its staff reassuring them that the remarks of this HR business partner do not reflect their views. Dan Cooper, a CMS employee, is believed by many to be running as a […]
Eight out of 10 disabled employees feel burnout when cuts are looming
According to Barnett Waddingham, almost eight out of ten disabled employees are feeling burnt-out, which is nearly twice as high as their nondisabled coworkers. Pensions and Risk Consulting found that 86% people with disabilities have health problems at work, but only 25% of them were able to get workplace adjustments. Over half of employees who […]
The Road to Greatness: Development and experience for high-flying Human Resources
Simon Kent charts career paths for HR pros aspiring to the top. It is not easy to climb the HR ladder. It should not be. The key message for HR professionals who wish to flourish and contribute in the C-suite is that there is no such thing as too much experience. No area of business […]
One in four people think it’s a waste of money to hire those over 50
Age Without Limits, a UK-based advocacy group, found that not only a small number of people think that older people aren’t worth hiring. A full 24 percent of respondents believe this. In addition, 22 percent of respondents believe that training someone older than fifty is a waste of their time. And 32 percent think people […]
Five ways to ‘Spring Clean’ Your Career in 2025
Spring is just around the corner, making it a great time to organize, declutter and refresh your home. If you follow Marie Kondo’s method and get rid of items that don’t’spark happiness’, or if you prefer to devote a weekend of decluttering to the task, there’s nothing like that sense of accomplishment that comes with […]
Building a Safer Workplace To Reduce Risk
With significant UK workplace safety regulation changes on the horizon, HR leaders must make 2025 the year they take decisive action to strengthen compliance and mitigate workplace risks. A proactive approach will not only safeguard employees but also enhance organisational resilience and reputation. The Changing Landscape of Workplace Safety The latest Health and Safety Executive […]
Emburse launches new AI capabilities to transform finance teams
Emburse Unveils Purpose-Built AI to End Expense Management Headaches for Finance Teams and Business Travelers New, proprietary Large Language Model (LLM) makes submitting expenses and invoices faster, with industry-leading accuracy Emburse, whose innovative travel and expense solutions power forward-thinking organizations, today announced the launch of new AI capabilities across its suite of solutions. Emburse AI […]
How Netpresenter Helps HR Build a Stronger Remote Company Culture
Remote work is now a normal part of life. While it gives employees more flexibility, it also makes it harder for companies to keep their teams connected. Without casual office chats, quick meetings, or team lunches, people can feel isolated. A strong company culture is what brings employees together, but how do you build that […]
Employment Rights Bill: Committee calls for clarification and amendments
The Business and Trade Committee published its recommendations on the Employment Rights Bill that was presented to Parliament in October of last year. The report of the Committee is meant to inform the Parliament and public about the possible impact of the Bill. The Government has called it ” a significant update of workers’ rights […]