How can employers navigate IR35 within the supply chain?
Recent HMRC actions against fraudulent tax avoidance payments show the importance of knowing any IR35 risks in the supply chain. Crawford Temple explains. HMRC received a freezing order in December 2024 against a company that supplied healthcare workers to NHS, resulting in a total of PS171,000,000 in unpaid national insurance contributions. This case has caused […]
Police Scotland removes tasteless tattoos
Police Scotland rejected a record number of 25 recruits last year because they had tattoos that were against the official policy. According to an Freedom of Information Request by The Scottish Sun on Sunday the tattoos of applicants included a sexslave, a hanging man, and the word “stab”. The other unacceptable body art was a […]
Five of the bereaved employees polled would have preferred more time off.
Twenty-one percent of employees who have lost a loved one would like to take more time off in order to work through and manage their grief. A survey of 2,003 respondents for the health insurer MetLife found that more than half (55%) said it could take up to eight weeks before they felt “normal” at […]
HR teams’ top priority is to ensure that new employment rights are implemented.
According to a study by Freeths, the top priority for HR departments in the next year will be adapting to Employment Rights Bill. As HR professionals prepare to face the vast reforms in 2025, 38% cite this as one of their five top priorities, while 33% mention compliance with HR laws. Freeths’ survey of 2025 […]
Mental health: five years after the pandemic, younger generation still struggles
Research has shown that five years after the Covid-19 pandemic began, its impact is still felt on mental health and well-being, particularly among younger generations. The Sapien Labs 5th Annual Report on the Mental State of the World concluded that many adults under 35 still suffer from a deteriorated mental health. The study used data […]
James Ferguson, Wurzak Hotel Group: From Glassdoor’s ‘worst’ to ‘first’
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Is the UK workforce prepared for the AI revolution in the future?
To ensure the success of the AI Action Plan, businesses must address skills shortages by implementing apprenticeships, and upgrading their tools to stay abreast with technological changes. Tim Stewart The UK Government’s AI Opportunity Action Plan was announced in January and sets out an ambitious roadmap to harness artificial intelligence across industries. It promises innovation, […]
Should HR be concerned about the idea theft at work?
Employees’ ideas are vital to innovation and growth in a knowledge-driven society. How can an organisation foster a culture that encourages collaboration if employees don’t trust sharing their ideas? Professor Lillien ellis examines arguments. Someone at your office has had a brilliant idea that could transform everything. Then doubt creeps in. What if it’s stolen? […]
The workplace is a place where people feel uncomfortable to be themselves
According to a study conducted by Mental Health First Aid England in conjunction with Henley Business School, there has been a decrease in the level of ‘psychological safety’ that people feel while at work. Researchers found that the number of workers who felt they could “bring themselves to work” has dropped by 25% over the […]
The Guide to Celebrating Chinese New Year in the Workplace: For Modern Teams
Imagine the excitement in the office, the lanterns in red and gold glowing, and the sound of laughter and fortune cookies crackling. The Chinese New Year is approaching. Lunar New Year is also known as Chinese New Year. It’s the perfect time to celebrate and bring together cultural appreciation and team bonding. This is a […]