Are you a couple that is ruined by work? How to fix it
It sounds good to be on top of all your tasks, right? If you are constantly glued to your emails, surrounded by deadlines and ,, thinking about , work, then it could be affecting your relationship. In our fast-paced, modern world, careers can easily spill over into personal life. Sometimes, the results can be devastating. […]
More than half of employers worry that students are misrepresenting their skills by using AI.
According to new data, employers are increasingly worried that students are misrepresenting themselves in job applications if they rely on AI. It is possible that many graduates and school-leavers are not meeting the workplace expectations, despite having submitted strong applications. According to the annual report of the Institute of Student Employers, around half of employers […]
How can businesses protect gig workers?
Platform or gig workers are often overlooked when it comes safety and employment protection. The Employment Rights Bill, which will be introduced in the near future, will clamp down on “exploitative”, zero-hours contracts. However, Labour’s promise of simplifying and streamlining worker status, is not included in the proposed legislation. In its most recent report, Building […]
Government defends NIC relief in UK-India trade deal
The UK’s business and trade secretary defended the UK and India free trade agreement, saying that critics were “confused” if they thought the deal “undercut” British workers and businesses because Indian companies and individuals will not be required to pay National Insurance Contributions (NICs) to the UK. Jonathan Reynolds claimed that Conservatives and Reform UK […]
The median private sector pay increase remains at 3.5%
According to Incomes Data Research, the median pay award in the private sector was 3.5% for the three-month period ending March 2025. It had fallen to 3.5%, from 4%, in the previous three-month period ending February. The latest figures for pay settlements are based on an analysis of 93 awards made between 1 January to […]
Is it the end of ‘Fire & Rehire? What HR professionals should know about the new ban
New UK legislation is poised to curtail the controversial practice of ‘Fire & Rehire,’ where employers terminate their contracts and offer reemployment with revised terms. Although it is often portrayed as an exploitative practice in the media, some employers use this tactic as a last-resort to manage operational pressures. This era could soon be gone. […]
Employers need to know about the new parental right to pay for and leave for a newborn.
Employers’ Need to Know about Parents’ New Rights to Neonatal Leave and Pay By Gareth Matthews, Employment Partner at HF The Government has announced a new right of neonatal pay and leave, which will be effective on 6 April 2025. The aim of the Neonatal Leave and Pay is to support parents who have newborns […]
After being dismissed from work on a day off, a consultant was awarded PS24,000
An employment tribunal has found that a part-time facilities consultant was unfairly dismissed and discriminated against after being selected for redundancy during a surprise video call on one of her non-working days. Joanne Neill, who worked for skincare company Dermalogica UK, was awarded PS24,042.08 in compensation. Neill, who was struggling with mental health issues at […]
The half of the workers spend two hours per day searching for things
Over half of employees (53%) spend up to two hours per day trying to locate information that is critical to their work. The survey of over 2,000 knowledge workers conducted by Lucid software found that UK workers spend up to 520 working hours per year looking for information. This is the equivalent of PS12900 in […]
Guide to Effective Salary Negotiations
Negotiating salaries is a crucial moment in the relationship between an employer and employee. These discussions, whether they occur during recruitment, annual review, or role changes, require a balance between empathy, market knowledge, and strategic communication. Facilitating these conversations in a fair and transparent manner is crucial for HR professionals to maintain employee trust and […]