Hinada Neiron is the Head of Global Marketing & Alliances for aconso.
KPMG’s research indicates that most UK CEOs anticipate a shift in the direction of a return to work within the next two to three years. Google, Amazon and JPMorgan are among the corporate giants that have mandated RTO. More will follow in pursuit of productivity gains and culture improvements. UK employees expect more flexibility and […]
Gregg Wallace dismissed amid new misconduct allegations
Gregg Wallace, MasterChef’s presenter, has been fired as a result an investigation into allegations of inappropriate behavior on set. In November of last year, he took a break from presenting to allow the investigation into the allegations. Kirsty Warsk, a former Newsnight host, was one of 13 people who accused Wallace making inappropriate sexual remarks. […]
Here are 11 guidelines to help you decide when to bend the rules for employees
Yay, Morgan Stanley! The “global leader of executing transactions for institutional clients in cash equity related products” granted an employee extra time to watch Ben Shelton , a tennis player at Wimbledon. This is a cute story that makes you feel good, but it raises the question of when to grant exceptions. Emma Shelton’s supervisor […]
What every HR leader should know about IR35 by 2025
It’s been eight years since the IR35 reforms reshaped public sector. Now it’s been four years since these reforms were rolled out in the private sector. Many firms reacted with caution and overcorrection, causing significant disruptions in supply chains. What have we learned and what should companies be doing now? HMRC Shifts in Focus HMRC […]
Addiction is not a one-size-fits-all problem.
Priory launches new addiction treatment that is affordable and accessible to more people in the UK New programmes include inpatient treatments ranging from 7 to 28 days A new residential service is being developed by a team of specialist therapists Digital support for sobriety after discharge and access to online addiction treatment Priory, in response […]
Rachel Farley: CPO Focus – Leadership Essentials for an AI Enabled HR Function
As AI transforms organisations, HR leaders reinvent their roles by moving from being operational specialists to becoming strategic partners. Human resources leaders are at the heart of what we refer to as “the AI capabilities gap” today. They must manage workforce adoption, and also upskill themselves and their department. AI has already transformed HR. It […]
Think leaders: three imperatives to improve your impact
James, a former client who is now the head of global shipping strategy, said that “They are either too stupid to understand what they are doing, or they just don’t care.” How else can you explain the current situation in Silicon Valley? James and I both agreed that Apple’s designs and narrative about artificial intelligence […]
Only 36% offer employees different health and wellness support depending on where they work
Towergate Employee Benefits’ research among UK companies that have overseas employees reveals that only 36% offer different health care and wellness support based on the location of their employees. The majority of companies, 57%, provide the same support to overseas employees as they do for those in the UK. Sarah Dennis is the head of […]
Capterra Survey: Data Security is Top of Mind For UK HR Tech Buyers
Data security is now the number one priority for companies adopting HR technologies. Capterra’s survey of HR professionals from 11 countries, including 296 in the UK, found that: 75% UK HR leaders view security as a key feature when researching and implementing software for HR. Security concerns prompted 46% of respondents to purchase HR software […]
‘Frustrating’ that NHS Plan has overlooked OH, warns SOM
Health secretary Wes Streeting has been warned his 10-Year Health Plan for England for the NHS has missed a golden opportunity to embrace, and involve, workplace-based health provision and support. The plan, published last week, emphasised a government vision of a new, more decentralised ‘Neighbourhood Health Service’, so one less focused just on treating patients […]