Employee data breaches may have increased due to remote working
In 2024, the number of breaches of employee data will increase by 14%. This is the highest in six years. An analysis by Nockolds found that reports of breaches involving employee data to the Information Commissioner’s Office jumped from 3208 in 2023 up to 3,679 2024. The number of breaches involving employee data has reached […]
The stabilisation of the labour market provides a glimmer of hope
Job postings in the first quarter showed a consistent level of demand, albeit at a lower rate than previous years. According to the latest Recruitment & Employment Confederation and Lightcast Monthly Labour Market Tracker, the economy showed some signs of momentum that could push back against rising costs – like the increase in employers’ national […]
NHS expands GP scheme to enable greater access to community healthcare
The Government is expanding a program to allow people to receive healthcare closer to home or in their community, rather than going to the hospital. The Department of Health and Social Care has announced that the Advice and Guidance Scheme will be expanded. This is in order to help people get off long NHS waiting […]
AI hires are truly intelligent when they include human involvement
Artificial intelligence (AI), in all its forms, is already a powerful tool for HR, particularly when it comes to hiring. AI can help in screening resumes and applications to identify the best candidates more quickly and efficiently. It can also assist with interviewing. AI is a new technology and implementing it without human oversight and […]
Australia’s changing compliance landscape: A closer look
Compliance has become a major business concern in Australia’s labour hiring industry. Businesses that engage labour hire services should not be concerned about whether the provider is compliant. Instead, they should ask whether the provider has the systems and expertise to support and maintain compliance. In the last five to seven years, Australia’s regulatory environment […]
Your nickname is important at work
Have you ever wondered what your colleagues/ employees really think about you? You won’t get it on the 360-degree feedback form that they had to fill out! If they call you a nickname behind your back, it is probably not flattering. It is not just the unpopularity of senior managers that can be attributed to […]
Payroll pitfalls: Stay on top of HR compliance
Payroll compliance is a must-have for any business. Payroll compliance is more than just ensuring that paychecks are issued on time. It also includes checks for accurate tax data, proper record-keeping, and compliance with ever-changing regulations. A wrong move can lead to expensive consequences, disgruntled employees, and a tarnished reputation. This guide will cover the […]
Working Models: Managing hybrid work and flexible models
Professor Sir Cary Cooper of the University of Manchester’s Organizational Psychology & Health Department, who is celebrating his 50 th anniversary as Professor, shares his views on the hybrid workplace and flexible work environment debate. Many people today prefer hybrid working. The preference for hybrid working is widespread across all generations. However, Gen Z and […]
J K Rowling on Supreme Court Trans Ruling
Today, spare a thought for UK employers, government departments and health boards as well as academic institutions, sporting organisations, and other bodies that have broken the equality laws to appease activist organizations. Many HR manuals have been shredded. There are so many settlements out of court to pay. Context This quote was by J.K. Rowling […]
Pope Francis Has a lot to teach leaders
Pope Francis died this morning at 7:35 in Rome, marking the end a papacy which influenced more than the Catholic Church. He led in a way that is enduring for those in positions of authority. This includes business people. Cardinal Kevin Farrell (the Vatican camerlengo, who is responsible for Vatican property and announces the death […]