Administrative burden hindering retail managers’ productivity, research finds
According to a new study, more than half of UK retail managers say that repetitive administrative tasks prevent them from focusing on coaching and developing teams. Based on research by workforce management provider Legion Technologies and the 2025 State of the UK’s Hourly Worker Report, 52 percent of retail manager feel that they do not […]
Supreme Court ruling, EHRC’s latest: How should HR respond to it?
The Supreme Court has ruled earlier this month that the legal definition for a woman is based on the biological sex. Both sides of the debate on transgender issues were equally excited and disturbed by the judgment in For Women Scotland v Scottish Ministry. There are still many questions about how managers and HR teams […]
BBC to “act immediately” on workplace culture review
After publishing an independent report, the BBC will take “immediate actions” to improve its work culture. The broadcasting company announced its review in August after Huw Edwards, a newsreader who was arrested after making indecent pictures of children and subsequently paid more than PS200,000 as salary, had to return the money. The BBC board at […]
EHRC’s interim update on single-sex space draws criticism
A report by the equality watchdog describing the practical implications of Supreme Court’s decision on the definition of gender in the Equality Act was described as “ill-considered” and “impractical”, with some MPs calling it for its withdrawal. Following the landmark decision in For Women Scotland V Scottish Ministers, on 16 April. The Equality and Human […]
The public sector could see a pay increase for its employees
Teachers and nurses in the public sector could see a pay increase of up to 4% during the next fiscal year. A report in The Times states that the School Teachers’ Review Body is expected to recommend a salary increase of around 4%. The NHS Pay Review Body’s recommendation will be closer to 3%. The […]
Data shows that confidence is returning to the job market
According to Adzuna’s latest data, both vacancies and salaries reached new highs for the year in March. The platform for matching jobs recorded its first annual increase in vacancies since 2022. Vacancies also grew for the second consecutive month, increasing by 1.38% from month to month. 871,168 positions were available. In March, the ratio of […]
Snowflakes or boundried? What is the truth about Millennial managers?
Nearly three quarters (73%) of senior leaders have multiple generations within their organisations. Millennial managers are now the largest cohort. Stereotypes are still a barrier to creating collaborative, engaged workplaces. This article explains the facts, and shares five tips for leveraging the unique potential of Millennial Managers. The Millennials are the first to have grown […]
Employers told employees that ‘healthy work’ is about more than just access to EAPs.
Employers have been advised that a healthy work environment is more than simply buying external services like employee assistance programs (EAPs). Simon Dixon is the head of policy and influence at the Royal Society for Public Health. He has written a blog arguing that while EAPs are valuable, they are often underutilized. Often, as little […]
Employers can now calculate the cost of respiratory illnesses using a new tool.
A new tool was developed to calculate the financial impact respiratory illness has on businesses. The interactive tool developed by Pfizer, in partnership with think-tank Office of Health Economics (OHE), offers tailored estimates of productivity costs associated with employee absences and presenteeism due to short-term respiratory infection. This follows two organisations publishing a research in […]
How can HR combat the rising incidence of identity fraud?
AI-powered tools are a major threat to HR and recruitment teams. How can they be sure they are covering all bases in terms of ensuring candidates are who they claim to be? Peter Cleverton explains. Cifas is the UK’s largest non-profit fraud prevention service. According to Cifas there were over 237,000 identity fraud cases reported […]