The need for a degree to select redundancies was ageist, according to the tribunal
Giving someone a lower score in a redundancy process because they don’t have a degree , can be indirect age discrimination. An employment tribunal ruled this after a former Lidl worker was awarded PS51,000 as unfair dismissal. The employment tribunal of Sheffield found that Mr Norman was indirectly discriminated because the criteria for redundancy included […]
‘Polygamous work’ is a minefield in HR
Polygamy, or the secret holding of more than one job at a time, could be on an upward trend, especially as remote or home-working workers become harder to monitor. Nic Paton reports that it causes HR a variety of problems – including legal, contractual and criminal issues, but also health, safety and confidentiality. The high-profile […]
Study suggests that a ‘clarity gap’ between employers and employees is to blame for the hiring problems.
According to research, UK businesses face hiring problems despite the fact that a large number of professionals are actively looking for new jobs. This hiring freeze is fuelled by an erosion of trust. The Talent Trends Report by recruitment firm Michael Page reveals that two in five UK employers struggled to recruit in the last […]
Aysun Aysun on culture at speed and leading fintech growth with people first
Aysun Ayi has proven that performance and people don’t need to be at odds. She’s spent the last eight years proving this. She has been the chief people officer of OpenPayd in London, which provides financial infrastructure via an API to businesses. Aysun, who was born in Turkey and moved to London over 15 years […]
Transparency: A key to disability inclusion at work
Few weeks ago, I was given the honor of speaking in the House of Lords at the launch of the Report on Progress through Transparency, a landmark report from the Institute of Directors, and Disability@Work. As I shared the stage with Lord Shinkwin and the Rt. Hon. Sir Stephen Timms, Rt. Hon. Deidre C. Costigan, […]
Study shows that most employers are not able to provide targeted benefits for their employees
According to a new study, only a quarter (24%) of UK employers tailor their workplace benefits according to the lifestyle and demographic needs of their employees. Towergate Employee Benefits, an independent employee benefits advisor, revealed that currently only 24 percent (24%) of employers target their benefit support according to employee needs. Experts argue that while […]
The government is urged to review parental leave in its entirety
Academics have joined forces with unions and charities to urge the government to conduct a comprehensive review on parental leave. This includes maternity, paternity, and shared parental leaves, as well as how to manage and structure time off and pay. In a letter addressed to Justin Madders the employment minister, 18 organizations and 15 academics […]
Reform UK councils’ staff face WFH ban
After Nigel Farage, the party’s leader, said that he would create ‘efficiency units’ in each authority after last week’s local election results in England saw Reform UK win control of 10 councils there is a ban for staff to work from home. Farage said to the BBC on Friday: “We’re deeply unhappy with the way […]
Project Brains launches AI-driven job description platform
Project Brains launches AI-driven Job Description Platform ProdigyPB The B2B SaaS Platform allows SMEs to hire more effectively, reduce hiring mistakes and attract the right talent faster Project Brains is a UK-based company that connects businesses with fractional specialists to solve business challenges. They have launched ProdigyPB – an AI-driven platform for job descriptions. Users […]
How to calculate the ROI on your progress plans
A good plan of progression is essential for any HR professional, whether in an enterprise or a personal one. The organisation is concerned with quantifying their impact. Leaders want to know that their investments are generating tangible returns. Return on Investment of these progress plans validates their effectiveness and ensures that they are aligned with […]