Government reveals shorter and more flexible apprenticeships
The Government has announced plans to reduce red tape and allow up to 10,000 apprentices to qualify every year. The move was announced during National Apprenticeship Week (10-16 February) and will result in shorter, more flexible apprenticeships. Employers will have more flexibility in determining the English and Maths requirements under the new measures. The organisations […]
Met Police can’t dismiss by vetting withdrawal
According to the High Court, The Metropolitan Police can’t dismiss officers and staff they deem unsuitable because their vetting clearance has been removed. Sir Mark Rowley said that the Met Police commissioner was “in a hopeless situation” with the ruling and the service will seek permission to appeal. Sadiq Khan said in a statement that […]
The government is urged to stop exploiting migrant caregivers
Unison urges the government to take action to stop employers from exploiting migrant workers in care. The union’s call came after the latest research revealed that many workers in the care sector are forced to share beds or sleep on the streets, and pay thousands of dollars in illegal fees. The Its Care at a […]
Why Trump and Google are paying employees to quit–and what it means for your business
What surprising thing have President Donald Trump and Google in common? Both companies offered “buyouts’ to existing employees in order to reduce headcount, and align company and agency missions. Trump’s “Fork” memo gave federal employees the option to resign from January 28 until midnight on February 6, ( and an extension by court order added […]
Supporting employee well-being in times of uncertainty: Navigating the political changes
Politics is not just a game played in government buildings or on the news. It also affects employee morale, and well-being, around the globe. Many employees, especially those with underrepresented backgrounds, are becoming more disengaged and anxious as anti-DEI rhetoric is gaining traction and policies change. Inclusion is essential to wellbeing. It is impossible to […]
Lidl announces a pay increase from March 2025
The supermarket chain Lidl will give its 28,000 hourly paid employees a raise from March 2025. The entry-level salary in Britain will rise from PS12.40 to PS12.75 and increase to PS13.65 based on the length of service. London-based new starters will see their salary rise to PS14 and then to PS14.35 with time. Salaried staff […]
Officer dismissed unfairly for failing to disclose previous dismissal – EAT
An officer of the Border Force who did not include in his application that he was previously terminated for gross misconduct, by his employer, was dismissed fairly. The Employment Appeal Tribunal ruled that it was reasonable for the Employment Tribunal to rule that the employer was justified in treating the claimant’s behavior as grounds for […]
Three out of five claims before final hearing are settled by the tribunal
According to recent figures, more than half (62%) the employment tribunal cases were settled prior to their final hearing. A study by the law firm Birketts that looked at a period of two years from July 2022 until July 2024 also revealed that 24% HR teams reported that claims were settled on the day before […]
The UK’s half of employees experience anxiety at work
According to a new study by Corndel, half of British employees admit to experiencing anxiety at work because of workloads, pressures and the need to balance their professional and personal lives. For its Corndel 2025 workplace study, the training provider surveyed 1,000 employees and 250 HR decision makers. The report found that 64% experienced anxiety […]
Love bombing at work: What to look out for and how to combat it
The phrase “love bombing” is often used in dating to describe when someone praises or flatters someone excessively before abruptly changing their behavior. Love bombing in a professional environment may be better defined as “praise-bombing”. We explore here how leaders can identify signs of love-bombing at work and address the issue in order to prevent […]