Bereavement Leave extended to miscarriages that occur before 24 weeks
Parents of a miscarriage occurring before the 24th week of pregnancy are entitled to bereavement leaves. According to an amendment to Employment Rights Bill parents will have a right to take “at the very least” one week off to grieve. However, the exact duration will be up for consultation. At the moment, parents can only […]
Empowering and engaging for the future (webinar).
Thursday, 7th August 2025 at 02.00pm BST Talent development and internal mobility are top priorities of HR and L&D leadership as organisations seek to unlock their full potential. How can you create an environment where employees feel empowered to take charge of their own development and remain for the long-term? In this Personnel Today Webinar, […]
62% of employees are not satisfied with their benefits despite increased employer spending
Benifex, a global employee benefits platform, has released a new study that reveals a “Values Vacuum” in current benefit provisions. Over three quarters (79%), of employers have invested more in benefits over the past year. However, for 62% of workers this investment has not translated into value. There is a further disconnect between employer and […]
The Government will launch a review of workplace pensions, auto-enrolment and other aspects.
Rachel Reeves, the UK’s Chancellor is expected to announce an update of the UK workplace pension system in her speech at Mansion House later this month. The review will look at issues like auto-enrolment and state pensions, as well as pension savings by self-employed people. The review is a response to Labour’s proposals from last […]
Joe Biden on HR Leadership
“Leadership involves getting personal… A job is more than just a paycheck.” It’s all about your dignity.” Context The quote of the week comes from Joe Biden, former US President. He spoke to thousands of HR professionals in San Diego at the annual Society for Human Resource Management Conference, where he discussed leadership, empathy, and […]
What is Staff Augmentation (Staffing)? Understanding its benefits across industries
Today, companies are faced with a constant challenge: how to maintain the right team mix and size in order to meet ever-changing project requirements. Staff augmentation is a strategy that organizations use when they need specialized expertise but don’t have it in-house. It allows them to add external talent to their workforce while still maintaining […]
Learn how to delegate effectively this summer
Whoever runs their own company knows how difficult it is to leave! If you are planning to take a vacation or break during the summer, now is the time. Heath Gunn is the founder of South Yorkshire based business and leadership coach company Move That Mountain. He shares his top five tips for you to […]
Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals’ (CIPP) reaction to the announcement regarding parental leave and SSAP
Samantha O’Sullivan is the Policy and Advisory lead at the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals. She reacts to the announcements made by the government regarding parental leave and the SSP. “The CIPP was excited to see all the announcements that were published.” In the roadmap of the Department for Business and Trade, it is confirmed […]
HCML is one of the UK’s best workplaces for wellbeing
HCML is a leading provider of corporate health and wellness, specialist rehabilitation, and case management. It has been named as one of the UK’s top 100 large companies on the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing List 2025. The UK’s Best workplaces for wellbeing ranking includes organisations that have been successful in helping their employees experience high […]
AIHR Open House
I know that many of you have expressed interest in AIHR. Evil HR Lady readers get a 10% discount by using this link: EvilHR Lady Discount. AIHR invites you to an unique live virtual event on July 15th, 11:00 AM ET . What you can expect: Live Demos with Q&A Learn more about the AIHR […]