Employment Rights Bill under scrutiny as business groups raise concerns over impact on flexible work
As the Employment Rights Bill progresses through the House of Lords, industry groups are voicing growing concern over its potential implications for UK businesses, particularly those reliant on flexible labour models. The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) and audit and consulting firm RSM UK have warned that the current form of the Bill could […]
Disability Smart Awards: Employers and individuals recognized for their inclusion efforts
The Disability Smart Awards for 2025, sponsored by Freshfields, were presented in London on 29 April to organisations and individuals that are working hard to eliminate barriers and make society more inclusive of disabled people. The Disability Smart Awards, now in their 11th year of existence, is an annual event that is open to all […]
How to transform conversations about stress at work into real support
Joseph Conway is a mental health trainer, psychotherapist and member of Vita Health Group Stress is not just a buzzword. It’s changing the face of modern work. Mental Health UK has released new figures showing that 91% adults in the UK experienced extreme or high stress during the last year. Deloitte estimates that poor mental […]
Residents doctors can vote for strike action
Resident physicians in England announced dates for a vote on new strikes and industrial actions over pay. The British Medical Association resident doctor committee announced that after three weeks of warning the government over the lack of a timely and reasonable pay offer, they have decided to put it to a vote among their members. […]
Employers are urged to do even more to combat loneliness
Employers have been urged to play a more active part in combating loneliness both inside and outside of the workplace. According to a study by the Economics of Mutuality Alliance at the University of Manchester, 44% of the people in the world are moderately or very lonely. The study on Business vs Loneliness looked at […]
Top 10 HR Questions April 2025: Increases in wages and Tribunal Awards
In April, the compensation that tribunals could award increased. This included guidelines on awards for ‘injury of feelings’. Each year, the beginning of April brings an increase in a number HR-related limits and rates. The national minimum wage, maximum compensation limits in unfair dismissal, and rates for SMP, and other statutory payments, have all increased. […]
Manchester HR firm hires new consultant
P3, a HR and people management specialist, has added a new consultant as part of its team. Charlotte Clark from Cheshire has joined Altrincham’s consultancy P3 and will support clients throughout the UK. Charlotte graduated with a degree from Manchester University in International Marketing 12 years ago. She has since built a career as a […]
Steve Wynn on the Strategic Power of HR
“Human resources isn’t a thing we do; it’s the thing that runs our business.” Context This quote from Steve Wynn, the American real estate developer and former casino magnate, continues to resonate with business leaders and HR professionals alike. Though his legacy is mixed due to later controversies, Wynn’s emphasis on the critical role of […]
Acas hostss talks to end Birmingham bin Strike
The Conciliation Service Acas will host a series of new talks between Birmingham Council, the union Unite and the aim is to resolve the ongoing bin strike in Birmingham. Acas will be the first major actor to try and end the strike since 11 March, when it began. In January, industrial action was launched over […]
Elfie Tan, still asking why she is paid less? The gender pay gap: A critical review in 2025
The deadline for reporting the gender pay gap in the UK is now past. Good, right? Only companies with 250+ workers are legally required by law to publish their employee numbers. This silence perpetuates the gender pay gap, which sees women in the UK earning 14.3% less than men. Silence perpetuates the gender wage gap, […]