‘AI readiness gap’ between leaders and employees
A growing divide in AI readiness between senior leaders and employees is emerging in UK workplaces, according to a new report. While HR leaders express confidence in their organisations’ ability to adopt AI, many employees feel unprepared, raising concerns about training gaps and digital transformation efforts. Corndel’s 2025 Workplace Training Report found that 88 percent […]
Employee Appreciation Day – Celebrate your team’s talents
With Employee Appreciation Day taking place this March, there’s no better time to look at the individual talents in your company. The HR industry understands more than most that cultivating a positive culture of celebration is an effective way to ensure employees feel appreciated and invested in. Whether you’re congratulating employees for embracing emerging tech, […]
Is the Employment Rights Bill draconian, or essential for growth? Employment Rights Bill debate intensifies
The Employment Rights Bill is dividing opinion as initial amendments are revealed. Commentary from the employment sector is selected to reflect current concerns. The Agency Worker Rules are an unwanted burden Matt Wort, Employment Law Specialist at Anthony Collins “Expanding the right to guaranteed hour to all agency workers will present challenges to employers who […]
ACAS report on neurodiversity : All workplaces can be inclusive
Acas’ research has found that by combining high-quality training with proactive actions, it is possible to create inclusive workplaces for neurodivergent employees. The report Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Bridging Research, Practice and Policy highlights the importance of supporting and training managers. Neurodiversity is the term used to describe differences in people’s minds and their feelings […]
The number of female doctors has surpassed that of males
The General Medical Council announced today that female doctors now outnumber their male counterparts in the UK for the first ever time. The regulator collected data that showed that 164.440 women (50.04%), compared to 164.195 men (49.96%), had a license to practice last month. Women were allowed to practice medicine for the very first time […]
Tennis professionals to get paid leave for pregnancy from WTA
Tennis players in the Women’s Tennis Association Tour will receive paid maternity leaves under a groundbreaking scheme supported by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign fund, the PIF. The PIF WTA Maternity Fund Program will pay for maternity leave up to 12 month. The women’s circuit athletes will have access to grants that can be used for fertility […]
MPs urge a rethink of the ‘ladies make babies’ approach to Employment Rights Bill
MPs and charities warn that the Employment Rights Bill may have unintended consequences, including undermining the rights of women and creating conditions which could drive more women away from the workplace. Stella Creasy, MP for the area of Employment Law and Maternity-Paternity, is working to amend legislation that will enter the report stage on 11 […]
Kathryn Dolan is appointed as the Chief People Officer at Mitie
In the last week, two of the UK’s largest service firms made HR appointments at the senior level. Mitie has named Kathryn Dolan as its new Chief People Officer. Dolan has held positions in several multinational companies, including those in the automotive, technology and professional services sectors. Her last role was as the Group Chief […]
Improv Your Employee Appreciation Day
What has Employee Appreciation day to do with Improving Your HR? Well, everything! Service is the essence of improv! Service is all about making the lives of employees easier. Join HRLearns and Neelie Verlinden for a session on how to reduce burnout. Register here: There is no HR for Human Resources: How to Prevent and […]
Employee Appreciation is on the Rise in U.K. Organizations – 54% now regularly acknowledge their employees.
In 54% of U.K. organizations, it is a part of the everyday culture to regularly acknowledge employees’ achievements and efforts. The growth of employee recognition has a positive impact on business outcomes. A greater number of initiatives and recognition programmes are facilitating more regular appreciation. 51% of U.K. organizations now have these programs in place, […]