Supreme Court’s judgment ‘Unacceptable’ to question its integrity
Following the landmark Supreme Court decision on trans rights last month, the chairwoman of Equality and Human Rights Commission has stated that it is unacceptable to doubt the integrity of judges. In the case For Women Scotland vs Scottish ministers, the Supreme Court ruled last month that, for the purpose of the Equality Act 2010 […]
How businesses can get involved in Connect to Work
The government’s Connect to Work programme targeted at getting more people with health conditions and support needs into work has started its rollout in London. Chris Cook and Alia Javid at SA Law look at how employers can get on board West London has become the first of 47 areas across England and Wales to […]
Salary sacrifice car schemes are a major factor in improving employee experience, which is the top HR priority by 2025.
Salary sacrifice car schemes are a major part of the HR strategy for 2025 to improve employee experience. According to 31% of HR professionals and benefits professionals, improving employee engagement and experience is their number one priority for 2025. Salary sacrifice car schemes are rated as important or high by 43% of employers in their […]
Don’t blame the sun, HR!
The UK has been hit by a mini-heatwave and HR is continuing its relentless battle against low productivity. Are these two developments related? It is not surprising that the British weather can be unpredictable. People will recall a sunny day by saying, “It was just like that last year.” They are referring to a vague […]
NHS Lothian Review finds toxic work environment
NHS Lothian has apologized to its staff at the maternity unit following an investigation that revealed a toxic work culture. After whistleblowers raised concern about staff shortages, workplace relationships and patient safety, the health board commissioned a review by an independent consultant. It concluded that “concerns over bullying and toxic work environments are widespread”. It […]
Employment Rights Bill under scrutiny as business groups raise concerns over impact on flexible work
As the Employment Rights Bill progresses through the House of Lords, industry groups are voicing growing concern over its potential implications for UK businesses, particularly those reliant on flexible labour models. The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) and audit and consulting firm RSM UK have warned that the current form of the Bill could […]
Disability Smart Awards: Employers and individuals recognized for their inclusion efforts
The Disability Smart Awards for 2025, sponsored by Freshfields, were presented in London on 29 April to organisations and individuals that are working hard to eliminate barriers and make society more inclusive of disabled people. The Disability Smart Awards, now in their 11th year of existence, is an annual event that is open to all […]
How to transform conversations about stress at work into real support
Joseph Conway is a mental health trainer, psychotherapist and member of Vita Health Group Stress is not just a buzzword. It’s changing the face of modern work. Mental Health UK has released new figures showing that 91% adults in the UK experienced extreme or high stress during the last year. Deloitte estimates that poor mental […]
Residents doctors can vote for strike action
Resident physicians in England announced dates for a vote on new strikes and industrial actions over pay. The British Medical Association resident doctor committee announced that after three weeks of warning the government over the lack of a timely and reasonable pay offer, they have decided to put it to a vote among their members. […]
Top 10 HR Questions April 2025: Increases in wages and Tribunal Awards
In April, the compensation that tribunals could award increased. This included guidelines on awards for ‘injury of feelings’. Each year, the beginning of April brings an increase in a number HR-related limits and rates. The national minimum wage, maximum compensation limits in unfair dismissal, and rates for SMP, and other statutory payments, have all increased. […]