Employment Rights Bill: Six important changes to trade union law
The Government has confirmed that it will amend the Employment Rights Bill in order to update the laws within which trade unionists operate. In response to the Consultation launched in October, Department for Business and Trade stated that it would ensure industrial relationships are underpinned by “collaboration”, “proportionality”, and accountability, balancing interests of workers and […]
The majority of workers believe that meaningful attendance at the office is fair
The majority of UK employees think it is fair to expect employers to demand in-person work when it adds value to their business. LinkedIn, a professional networking site, has released new data showing that 72% of employees are willing to work when their boss considers it important. However 50% don’t want any more office days. […]
Employment Rights Bill: Ban on zero-hours contracts and agency workers
The government confirmed that agency workers would be included in the prohibition on ‘exploitative zero-hours’ contracts. This will guarantee them a certain number of hours per week, and notification when their shifts change. Yesterday, the response was published in response to the consultation on the impact of zero-hours contracts reform on agency workers. The government […]
Retaining female talent: four ways to reduce workplace drop out
The upcoming deadlines in the UK for reporting Gender Pay Gap (30 March for public sector employers, and 4 April for employers in the private sector) provide an opportunity to reflect on how far employers have progressed when it comes to supporting their female employees. These deadlines are a reminder that employers still have a […]
Huw Edwards refuses to pay back the salary he received after his arrest
Huw Edwards, a former BBC newsreader, has not repaid around PS200,000 of salary after his arrest and resignation. Edwards was asked to refund the salary he received between his arrest and resignation in April 2024, when he pleaded guilty last year to the charges of accessing images of indecent children. The BBC was criticized for […]
Claire Webster is the HR Director of Avantia Group
Claire Webster is the HR Director for Avantia. Avantia is the parent company to Homeprotect, a specialist provider of home insurance. The married mother-of-three, who lives southwest London, has responsibility for developing and delivering a people strategy, as well as overseeing day-today HR functions. Claire has worked for the company since 2015. She has held […]
#CareerTok Trends: 5 ways to get your business on Gen Z’s radar
The traditional recruitment methods of the past are passé. In 2025, young workers will be scrolling TikTok to find career advice and employment opportunities. The #CareerTok age has officially begun. Nearly half of Gen Z (46%) have found a job through TikTok. 92% also trust this social media platform to provide career advice. Instagram is […]
CIPD urges clarity in the Employment Rights Bill
As new amendments to Employment Rights Bill were announced, the CIPD urged the government to clarify the situation for employers. The professional body for HR & people development, which has been a leading advocate of the profession, has warned that the new legislation may result in reduced hiring or redundancies due to its extra costs. […]
Employers can play a role in preventing domestic abuse.
It is important to recognize that domestic abuse can affect the workplace. One in four women and 1 in 7 men will experience domestic abuse during their lifetime. Most UK workplaces employ both victims-survivors as well as perpetrators. For someone who is experiencing domestic violence at home, the workplace may be the only place they […]
The MPs will address workplace health
MPs from across the country have gathered to discuss ways to improve our health through work and workplaces. A new All-Party Parliamentary Group on Healthy Places has held its first meeting. The APPG (Ad Hoc Parliamentary Group) is a cross-party informal group that brings together MPs and Lords with a shared interest in a specific […]