Why HR should assume that every AI tool at work has been compromised
AI is likely used by your employees for research, to summarize transcripts or to develop competitive analyses. They may have the best of intentions to stay up-to-date with technology and improve efficiency, but they are putting your company at risk. Every popular gen AI tool is likely to have been compromised, putting the data and […]
Leading accountancy firm grows with HR partner
Northern Accountants, a firm based in Leeds, has launched a sister brand – Northern HR. The move is part of the firm’s ambition to be a Top 100 UK Practice. Paula Ingham, a former HR consultant and business partner who has extensive experience in the field of human resources, is now heading up this venture. […]
Gen Z workers are financially vulnerable and underpaid, according to a new study
Boostworks is a leading provider for employee recognition, rewards, and benefits. New research has shown that Generation Z workers face significant financial stress and are turning more to their employers for support. A national representative survey of more than 1,000 18-28 year olds revealed that nearly half of Gen Z employees (44%) admit financial worries […]
Serena Palmer: Why it’s time to break the stigma around addiction at work
“I would never tell my boss what is really going on for me.” This is a sentiment I heard from almost every single person I met in rehab. This was the case whether they worked in corporate businesses, government organisations, schools, banking, or the NHS. In fact, most people in recovery share this view, and […]
City of Liverpool College ordered to pay £100k in unfair dismissal case
City of Liverpool College has been ordered to pay more than £100,000 in compensation to two former managers who were unfairly dismissed after raising concerns about preferential treatment towards the principal’s relative. The employment tribunal ruled that Kerry Dowd and Stephanie Doyle, who were head and deputy head of the college’s digital academy, were forced […]
Asda colleagues get major improvements to their family leave benefits
Asda announced today a major enhancement to their family-friendly policies, which will benefit all employees. This will strengthen the support that the retailer provides during important life moments. Asda’s updated policy is open to all of its 140,000 employees and offers enhanced flexibility and compassion over and above the standard statutory leave and payment. These […]
Travelodge enhances employee experience and boosts retention with Zellis
Zellis, leading provider of AI-enabled HR, workforce and payroll management software and services in the UK and Ireland announced today that Travelodge – one of the UK’s largest hotel chains – has transformed their employee experience through the implementation of Zellis’ intuitive workforce and HR management platform. This has resulted in significant improvements to its […]
Asda hails major upgrade in employees’ benefits
Asda, the retail giant, has announced a’significant enhancement’ in its policies to support employees and their families during important life moments. The new policies offer support for those who are navigating the family life, such as parenthood, caringgiving, or personal loss. The pay for maternity and adoption leave will be increased so that employees who […]
Construction target threatened by lack of skills
A shortage of skilled workers threatens the government’s commitment to build 1.5million new homes by 2029. A new report from the skills development organisation City & Guilds surveyed employers and training providers as well as employees. The vast majority of respondents (84%) agreed that the construction industry suffers from critical skill shortages. The shortfall is […]
A company director who was told to’shutup’ wins 15k pounds after being told that he can’t.
A company director was awarded PS15,000 as compensation after being asked to’shut-up’ during a meeting. David Ashe was the director of operations for Claims Equilibrium Club. This service provides assistance to insurance brokers and clients. Roger Topping was the managing director who had recruited him for the position. He was also being groomed as a […]