5 Health and Safety Breaches That Could Cost You Your Job
Health and safety regulations exist to protect everyone in the workplace. In the UK, employees have a legal responsibility to follow procedures designed to prevent accidents and ensure a safe working environment. Ignoring these rules can have serious consequences, not only to your health but also to the future of your career. Here, Health and […]
The tribunal has resumed and found the trans row nurse not guilty of misconduct
Sandie Pegie, a nurse who filed a claim with the tribunal against her employer for gross misconduct after being suspended because she complained about sharing a bathroom with a transgender woman, was cleared. She was fired from her position at NHS Fife after she objected to Dr Beth Upton using the female facilities. NHS Fife […]
Hugh’s Law demands paid leave for parents of critically ill children
A family that has lost a child is calling on the government to pass legislation giving parents rights in cases where their child is critically sick. Ceri and Frances Menai Davis want the Employment Rights Bill amended to include “Hugh’s Law”, a law that would provide job protection and financial assistance to parents of children […]
Inflation rises by more than expected
The consumer price index (CPI), which measures the cost of goods and services, has increased to 3.6% in the past year, up from 3.4% for the 12-month period ending in May. This is still higher than the Bank of England target of 2%. CPIH, which includes housing costs for owner-occupiers, rose from 4.0% to 4.1% […]
Zest customers who spend more than PS70m per year on employee benefits
Zest customers spending £70m per month on employee benefits packages Employee benefits technology provider Zest has seen a spike of 8% in monthly spending on reward packages by customers over the last 12 months Employers saving £7.8m per month in National Insurance contributions through partnering with Zest Zest announces 16 new customer wins during H1 […]
More than one million workers leave roles over lack of flexibility, report shows
Since January 2024, over a million UK workers have left their jobs because of a lack in flexible working. Younger workers are more likely to blame this. According to a new study by the CIPD. The research found that employees are increasingly pressed to return to their offices, despite a persistent and strong desire for […]
HR in Review 73: Smarter, faster and sharper? What is the latest on AI talent intelligence?
Listen Here About This Edition Talent Intelligence is a great example of how AI is gaining momentum. What does it mean in reality? Verity Gough and Toby Culshaw are joined in this episode of HR In Review by Toby Culshaw. Toby is the former Head of Talent Intelligence for Amazon and Philips. He’s also the […]
The UK workforce is missing out on gender-specific support for health and wellbeing.
According to a new study, one in five UK employees – or 6.8 million people — do not receive coaching or awareness-building assistance related to gender-specific issues, such as the menopause or gender-based cancer screens. Towergate Employee Benefits published a study that found a lack of workplace initiatives to educate and support gender-related issues. Debra […]
Experts warn that summer heat can put your workplace at risk
As temperatures rise and doors are flung wide to let the breeze in, offices face greater challenges to maintain security. Your business may be vulnerable to security breaches due to open doors, increased footfall, and a relaxed atmosphere. The latest crime against business survey data revealed that over one-fourth of all businesses experienced a crime […]
The SMEs demand more AI training
A lack of training is the main obstacle for less than one third (29%) of small businesses to adopt AI. According to a survey of 500 SME Leaders across various sectors, 82% are confident in using AI. The average for smaller businesses with limited training budgets is 37%. More than half (52%) SME’s say that […]