Unite announces new Gatwick airport strikes
Two separate wage disputes are causing disruption at Gatwick Airport in the next few weeks. The industrial action of the Red Handling and Redline Oil unions will overlap with that of other unions in May and in June. Redline Oil Services plane refuellers, who work with airlines such as easyJet and are part of the […]
Google’s new performance evaluations could help your company
Several tech companies have taken the rare step in recent weeks of stating their internal performance expectations very publicly. Intel outlined a plan to its employees. Jack Dorsey made the same move at Block in March. Google has joined in. Using an evaluation model which rewards top performers while remaining budget neutral. Google announced that […]
Upgrade your workforce to the AI age: From automation to augmentation
The technological change has always had a profound impact on how employees grow and learn. The rapid rise of Generative Artificial Intelligence has ignited a new debate on the future of training and skills. What are the new challenges and possibilities that will be faced by HR? We will explore the impact of AI on […]
Lincolnshire doctor awarded PS250k in race discrimination case
After being fired for gross misconduct due to alleged bullying, a doctor in Lincolnshire is set to get more than PS250,000 after being sacked. Professor Tanweer Ahmad had been working at United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust without any blemishes for 16 years. He was also the director of Lincolnshire Clinical Research Facility when the allegations […]
Strike ballots for Ofgem workers
In a dispute about pay and jobs, hundreds of employees at the energy regulator Ofgem will vote on strike action. In the next few weeks, more than 700 members from the Public and Commercial Services Union in Glasgow (PCS), London and Cardiff (PCS) will vote on whether or not to launch a campaign of industrial […]
Supreme Court’s judgment ‘Unacceptable’ to question its integrity
Following the landmark Supreme Court decision on trans rights last month, the chairwoman of Equality and Human Rights Commission has stated that it is unacceptable to doubt the integrity of judges. In the case For Women Scotland vs Scottish ministers, the Supreme Court ruled last month that, for the purpose of the Equality Act 2010 […]
How businesses can get involved in Connect to Work
The government’s Connect to Work programme targeted at getting more people with health conditions and support needs into work has started its rollout in London. Chris Cook and Alia Javid at SA Law look at how employers can get on board West London has become the first of 47 areas across England and Wales to […]
Salary sacrifice car schemes are a major factor in improving employee experience, which is the top HR priority by 2025.
Salary sacrifice car schemes are a major part of the HR strategy for 2025 to improve employee experience. According to 31% of HR professionals and benefits professionals, improving employee engagement and experience is their number one priority for 2025. Salary sacrifice car schemes are rated as important or high by 43% of employers in their […]
Don’t blame the sun, HR!
The UK has been hit by a mini-heatwave and HR is continuing its relentless battle against low productivity. Are these two developments related? It is not surprising that the British weather can be unpredictable. People will recall a sunny day by saying, “It was just like that last year.” They are referring to a vague […]
NHS Lothian Review finds toxic work environment
NHS Lothian has apologized to its staff at the maternity unit following an investigation that revealed a toxic work culture. After whistleblowers raised concern about staff shortages, workplace relationships and patient safety, the health board commissioned a review by an independent consultant. It concluded that “concerns over bullying and toxic work environments are widespread”. It […]