Nearly 4 out of 10 cancer caregivers ‘consider leaving their job’ because they lack support
A new survey found that nearly four out of ten adults working who are caring for someone with cancer may consider leaving their job due to the lack of support they receive from their employer. Reframe Cancer, a cancer navigation specialist, conducted research that revealed the emotional and practical stress faced by cancer caregivers. It […]
Contract cleaner loses EAT race discrimination appeal
The Employment Appeal Tribunal dismissed an appeal concerning a discrimination complaint brought by a cleaning employee of the Ministry of Justice. It ruled that the MoJ was not responsible for the complaint as she had been contracted out. Fatima Djalo works as a cleaner for OCS, which is a private firm that offers facilities management […]
Burberry’s cost-cutting initiative puts 1,700 jobs in danger
Burberry, the fashion brand, could eliminate 1,700 jobs in order to cut costs by 2027. Today (14 May), the company reported its financial results, which showed a loss of PS66 million for the last financial year. The company’s profit was PS383 millions in the previous financial year. Redundancies are proposed to reduce its global workforce […]
Sally Eley explains how hiring refugees will benefit your organization and what to do.
Imagine yourself having to learn everything from scratch in a new environment. You’re in a new environment where you may not know the language or it’s not your first language. This is the sad reality for many people forced to flee their home and seek asylum abroad. After fleeing conflict, climate catastrophe, or persecution, refugees, […]
Employers who offer cash as a substitute for benefits to overseas employees “risk duty of care breaches”
According to a recent study, almost three-quarters of UK companies with overseas employees provide cash lump sums rather than sourcing and financing employee benefits. This puts their legal and ethical obligations at risk. Towergate Employee Benefits’ research shows that this method is widely used. Companies that offer lump sums are doing so to allow employees […]
London to lose thousands of civil service jobs
The Government plans to reduce the number of civil servants in London by 12,000 and close 11 offices in London. By 2032, this will result in a saving of PS94 million per year on property costs. The government said that two new campuses would open in Manchester, Aberdeen and other cities. Cabinet Minister Pat McFadden […]
The need for a degree to select redundancies was ageist, according to the tribunal
Giving someone a lower score in a redundancy process because they don’t have a degree , can be indirect age discrimination. An employment tribunal ruled this after a former Lidl worker was awarded PS51,000 as unfair dismissal. The employment tribunal of Sheffield found that Mr Norman was indirectly discriminated because the criteria for redundancy included […]
‘Polygamous work’ is a minefield in HR
Polygamy, or the secret holding of more than one job at a time, could be on an upward trend, especially as remote or home-working workers become harder to monitor. Nic Paton reports that it causes HR a variety of problems – including legal, contractual and criminal issues, but also health, safety and confidentiality. The high-profile […]
AI is used by 2 out of 3 job seekers to write their CVs
Hiscox, a specialist insurer, has launched a new campaign to highlight the challenges faced by recruiters and hiring managers in the age of AI-driven tools being used by job applicants. 1 shows that 53% of job applicants in the last 12 months have used AI-powered tools for CV creation. AI CV builders are designed to […]
Mental Health Awareness Week: A Nottingham-based psychotherapist reveals real signs of employee burnout
Burnout is a less discussed issue in the workplace. It can have long-lasting and serious effects on individuals and organizations. Nathan Shearman explains burnout as not only feeling overworked, but also reaching a level of physical, mental, and emotional depletion. Employers who are aware of the warning signs will be in a better position to […]