Retail’s retention crisis can be reversed by workforce automation
Retailers and hospitality companies face unprecedented challenges due to economic pressures, rising tax burdens, and an increase in employee turnover. According to 2025’s State of the UK hourly workforce*, 63% percent of hourly workers plan to leave their jobs within the next year. This number increases to 79% for workers aged between 18-24. This staff […]
Celebrate the only HR software provider in Wales
The Welsh software company specialises in cloud-based HR Solutions. It is a platform that streamlines human resource processes. Modules include absence management, document management and other time-consuming administrative tasks. Over the years, the company has experienced significant growth by providing tailored solutions for every business regardless of its size. Activ People HR is the perfect […]
Are you a couple that is ruined by work? How to fix it
It sounds good to be on top of all your tasks, right? If you are constantly glued to your emails, surrounded by deadlines and ,, thinking about , work, then it could be affecting your relationship. In our fast-paced, modern world, careers can easily spill over into personal life. Sometimes, the results can be devastating. […]
Investing in the future leaders today
The life sciences sector in Scotland is an important part of Scotland’s economy. It has contributed groundbreaking innovations to areas like biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and vaccine manufacturing. The sector contributes nearly PS10bn to Scotland’s economy. Life sciences exports are worth PS4.3bn. Scotland’s academic strength, combined with a large talent pool, and the Scottish Government’s life sciences […]
Kimberly Silva opens doors to neurodiversity
Leading global organisations are beginning to recognize the value that neurodivergent employees bring to the workplace. These leaders believe that neurodivergent people are a great asset to their organisation. They drive innovation, improve teamwork, and contribute greatly to its success. The workplace research also tells the same story. Research shows that a greater diversity of […]
Ageism at work: Three ways to foster intergenerational inclusion
It’s time we switched the focus from generational stereotyping to intergenerational inclusion. For the first time ever, five generations are working side by side. Teams include varied levels of experience, backgrounds, values, and beliefs, which can sometimes lead to misunderstandings. Younger employees may also be leading older team members – introducing new, sometimes tricky, dynamics […]
Is it the end of ‘Fire & Rehire? What HR professionals should know about the new ban
New UK legislation is poised to curtail the controversial practice of ‘Fire & Rehire,’ where employers terminate their contracts and offer reemployment with revised terms. Although it is often portrayed as an exploitative practice in the media, some employers use this tactic as a last-resort to manage operational pressures. This era could soon be gone. […]
Employers need to know about the new parental right to pay for and leave for a newborn.
Employers’ Need to Know about Parents’ New Rights to Neonatal Leave and Pay By Gareth Matthews, Employment Partner at HF The Government has announced a new right of neonatal pay and leave, which will be effective on 6 April 2025. The aim of the Neonatal Leave and Pay is to support parents who have newborns […]
After being dismissed from work on a day off, a consultant was awarded PS24,000
An employment tribunal has found that a part-time facilities consultant was unfairly dismissed and discriminated against after being selected for redundancy during a surprise video call on one of her non-working days. Joanne Neill, who worked for skincare company Dermalogica UK, was awarded PS24,042.08 in compensation. Neill, who was struggling with mental health issues at […]
More than half of employers worry that students are misrepresenting their skills by using AI.
According to new data, employers are increasingly worried that students are misrepresenting themselves in job applications if they rely on AI. It is possible that many graduates and school-leavers are not meeting the workplace expectations, despite having submitted strong applications. According to the annual report of the Institute of Student Employers, around half of employers […]