Former BNP Paribas attorney fined for offensive nicknames
A former BNP Paribas attorney has been ordered to pay PS31,000 by the Solicitors Regulation Authority after he admitted calling his colleagues names such as Pol Pot and Jabba the Hutt. After admitting that he used “inappropriate language” in the office, Benedict Foster, a senior lawyer at BNP Paribas in London, was fined PS15,000 and […]
Currys increases the hourly wage by 6%
Currys, a technology retailer, has invested PS8 million in its employees’ pay. All hourly-paid employees will benefit from the investment, with a combined 6% increase to their hourly pay rate. The minimum wage for store workers in the UK has been raised to PS12.51 per hour, while Londoners will be paying PS13.51. With their bonus, […]
Hybrid work ‘supports female career progression and gender parity’, study finds
Hybrid work is considered nearly twice as important as parental leave in supporting women in the workplace, according to new research by International Workplace Group (IWG). The study, based on responses from more than 1,000 female workers, found that 67 percent believe hybrid work has positively influenced their career trajectory. Only 36 percent said the […]
Tessa Boshoff: Inclusivity isn’t just a value – it’s a key driver of growth
As International Women’s Day approaches, businesses across the globe will be taking part in vital conversations — both externally and internally — about the collective progress we’ve made and the essential work that still needs to be done to create an equitable workplace for women. Embracing an inclusive working culture is beneficial to everyone and […]
Employee Appreciation Day is a great day to show your appreciation for all of your employees.
We wanted to share with you some ideas for Employee Appreciation day on how employers and businesses can create a culture of gratitude in the workplace that will make employees happier and more productive. Edenred (RGER), comments: “Employees are the cornerstone of every organisation, and while Employee Appreciation Day is just one day out of […]
Women working overseas must be supported in the specific challenges faced – Just 41% of global employers feel they are offering enough gender-specific support
This International Women’s Day, 8 March 2025, Towergate Employee Benefits is calling for employers to ensure women working overseas are supported in the specific challenges they face. Sarah Dennis, head of international at Towergate Employee Benefits, says: “Many women working abroad find they are in different circumstances compared to their male counterparts, and to their […]
Is gender inequality having a detrimental impact on achieving net zero?
University of Salford marks International Women’s Day by shining a light on the barriers women face that are hindering the road to sustainability in business and net zero. Social and economic inequality, lacking inclusivity amongst marginalised groups, and gaps in the education system are amongst the biggest societal barriers having a detrimental impact on the […]
AI adoption is gaining momentum among HR professionals
According to WorkBuzz’s latest State of Employee engagement Report, a growing number of UK HR professionals are open to using AI in their work. research surveyed over 335 HR professionals from the UK and found that 81 % are open to AI for HR functions. Half of the respondents described themselves as “interested”, “excited”, or […]
Specialists in employment law launch campaign against pregnancy and maternity discrimination
Martin Searle solicitors, employment law experts, launch the annual “Mind The Bump” campaign. They provide free legal advice for employers and employees in March to combat pregnancy and maternity discrimination at work. The campaign, now in its 21st year, continues to combat entrenched prejudices and illegal practices that disfavor pregnant women and mothers who return […]
AI is a popular tool among U.K. Human Resources Professionals.
WorkBuzz research reveals HR teams have an open mind about AI but there remains some anxiety about its impacts The majority of U.K. HR professionals (81%) are open to using artificial intelligence (AI) to support HR, with half admitting that they’re “interested” and “excited”. Just 19% of HR professionals are reluctant to introduce AI into […]