Court rules that whistleblower protections don’t extend to external applicants for jobs
The Court of Appeal has ruled that whistleblowing protections are not extended to external job candidates. In the case of Sullivan v Isle of Wight Council Miss Sullivan applied for a position at the council, and was invited to two interviews. She claimed that the managers had verbally harassed her and that a council employee […]
Better Business Act: 3,000 Businesses Support the Act
B Lab UK announced that there are now more than 3,000 members in the Better Business Act Coalition, a tenfold rise since the campaign was launched in 2021. This milestone is a call to action for businesses to be a solution in a system where short-term gain overshadows long-term responsibility. The Better Business Act offers […]
A new report shows that workplace conditions are a major factor in determining high performance.
A new report challenges that high performance is a natural characteristic. The research, which drew on data collected from more than 560,000 employees in over 1,500 companies, suggests that engagement, feedback and leadership are more important than individual abilities. Culture Amp’s findings indicate that high-performance develops with time. Only 2 percent of employees maintain high […]
Ulrich Jaenicke Managing Mass Layoffs: A Strategic Approach Beyond Compliance
The CIPD warns that UK employers are preparing for their biggest redundancy wave in a decade. HR teams face unprecedented challenges. Leaders must not only ensure that they comply with the law, but also take a proactive and strategic approach in order to manage this turbulent period as smoothly and efficiently as possible. They must […]
Over half of Brits will quit their job if they know that their boss is spying on them.
New research by ExpressVPN shows that despite the fact that more than 50% of British employees say they would quit if they were monitored at work, more than 50% of UK managers believe they can’t trust their employees. The new study reveals the opinions and experiences of 1,000 employees in the UK and 1,000 employers […]
Cut costs and boost efficiency: How monthly payroll can help businesses navigate the National Living Wage increase
Abhishek Agrawal is the general manager of Access EarlyPay. Businesses in the UK are facing a significant increase in labour costs as the National Living Wage is set to reach PS12.21 an hour by April 2025. This is not a minor adjustment for many – this is a major financial shift which requires a reassessment […]
The Business Guide to Electric Vehicles
Understanding the tax implications of electric vehicles, such as Benefit-in-Kind, is important for businesses that are transitioning to EVs to achieve sustainability goals. This guide explains the benefits of EVs to businesses and how BIK is calculated. What exactly is Benefit-in-Kind (BIK)? Benefit-in Kind (BIK), also known as a “perk tax”, is a tax employees […]
Research shows that high performance is not reserved for’superstars’:
High-performance isn’t driven or hired by talented individuals. It’s designed and cultivated by leaders in business. A new report by employee experience platform Culture Amp suggests that organisations can create an environment for high performance if they focus on high engagement, and provide clear feedback regularly. According to the firm, sustaining high-performance was not just […]
Women who was asked “why do you want work” wins sex abuse tribunal case
After being asked by an employer why she wanted to be employed, a woman has won a case at the employment tribunal. The judge found that the question was based on ‘the outdated idea’ that women were the “main breadwinners”. Kate Annand, a judge in the Employment Court, said that an employer “wouldn’t even have […]
The gig economy is now subject to new right-to-work checks
The Home Office has announced that they will be stepping up their crackdown against illegal work and companies hiring for the gig economy. The Home Office said that new right-to-work checks would require companies that hire people for the gig economy to confirm that any person working under their name has the legal right to […]