Disability pay gap reporting is harmful to the cause?
Business Disability Forum began conducting research in 2021 on the impact of disability reporting and the disability pay gap among employers and disabled people. We’ll look at the key findings from our recent report, Towards Meaningful Disability Workforce and Pay Gap Reporting. The history of mandatory diversity reporting Let’s first examine why disability pay gap […]
Play the Scene That You’re In
The physical comedy is one of my favorite aspects of Improv. The last row of the audience is meant to see the big hand gestures, yoga poses and eye rolling. It’s amazing. Not all scenes lend themselves to dramatic or melodramatic. When I’m in an environment that’s not conducive to dramatic or melodramatic gestures, I […]
Employee who returned to an abandoned office after maternity leave awarded PS25,000
An ex-recruitment consultant was awarded more than PS25,000 after a successful claim of pregnancy and maternity discrimination against Echo Personnel. Anna Munkevics was a trainee recruiter at Echo Personnel’s Hereford branch since March 2021. She earned PS21.250 per year. She started her maternity leave on April 20, 2022, after notifying her employer in September 2021 […]
AI-driven CVs and cover letters are increasingly used to help job seekers.
According to a new study, 86 percent feel that their applications are ignored. Candidates are becoming increasingly frustrated as they use AI tools to help them in their job search. Robert Walters, a global talent solutions company, conducted a recent survey that found more than half (54%) of job seekers are using artificial intelligence to […]
Lindsay Gallard: HR and legal teams can address AI privacy concerns
AI’s rapid rise to the forefront of technology has disrupted business in many ways. The data privacy risks posed by AI are probably the biggest challenge. This challenge can only be tackled by a joint approach between HR and Legal departments. According to a recent Deloitte study, by 2024, around 7 million people will be […]
How to avoid being stuck in a rut and make quick decisions
Decision-making is a critical leadership skill in all industries. It not only influences business performance and future prospects, but also the experience of employees and stakeholders. HR has plenty of opportunity to improve this area. This article, based on my experience in helping people make decisions at work, will explore the roots of bad decision-making […]
The Supreme Court’s sex ruling was a ‘wishful thought’
According to an EHRC Commissioner, activists who question the validity of the Supreme Court’s ruling last week on the definition of gender in the Equality Act ‘help nobody’. In the case of for Women Scotland vs. The Scottish Ministers on 16 April, five Supreme Court Judges unanimously ruled the Equality Act 2010, which defines women […]
Prepare for the new era of workforce management (webinar).
Tuesday 3 June 2025, 2:00pm BST The business environment will remain unpredictable for the foreseeable. Employers are now facing multiple economic headwinds. This webinar by Personnel Today, in conjunction with Protime, explores how organisations can navigate issues such as the Employment Rights Bill, a volatile economic climate, and a pending Employment Rights Bill, while maintaining […]
Employee Communication Report 2025
HR and leadership teams play a significant role in shaping employee experiences, but this role is becoming increasingly complex. The changing workforce, economic uncertainty and the increasing presence of AI all affect how organisations communicate and manage. How can HR keep up with the latest trends and stay on top of employee needs? Gallagher’s Employee […]
Scottish Water workers strike in dispute over pay
Today (22 April), around 500 Scottish Water employees began a strike over a pay dispute. On 23 April, workers in the sewerage, water treatment centers and pipework sectors, which are key frontline positions, will continue their strike. Their employer has offered a pay increase of 3.4% for 2024-25, spread over nine months. The pay offer […]