Consulting firms face accountability issues when AI is used in shadow.
According to a new study, shadow adoption of AI (where employees use AI tools such as ChatGPT but do not disclose it) can be beneficial to employees in terms of their careers but cause trust and accountability problems for the firms. The study, conducted by Professor David Restrepo Amariles of HEC Paris Business School noted […]
Tariffs are expected to affect the profits of two-thirds (two thirds) of businesses.
Following President Trump’s announcement of tariffs, a snap poll of 562 Institute of Directors Members found that more than a third of business leaders (37%) expected to be affected by the tariffs. Of those, two-thirds of them (70%) predicted their profits would decrease as a consequence. As a result of the tariffs, IoD members stated […]
Thames Valley Police’s ‘positive discrimination led to a divided workforce’
After three white officers were successful in their claim of race discrimination for not being promoted, an independent review by Thames Valley Police found that the DEI practices are divided. The review led by Kerrin WILSON, a retired Assistant Chief Constable of the Lincolnshire Police found that PAPP, or Positive Action Progression Programme, was not […]
Court rules that whistleblower protections don’t extend to external applicants for jobs
The Court of Appeal has ruled that whistleblowing protections are not extended to external job candidates. In the case of Sullivan v Isle of Wight Council Miss Sullivan applied for a position at the council, and was invited to two interviews. She claimed that the managers had verbally harassed her and that a council employee […]
Better Business Act: 3,000 Businesses Support the Act
B Lab UK announced that there are now more than 3,000 members in the Better Business Act Coalition, a tenfold rise since the campaign was launched in 2021. This milestone is a call to action for businesses to be a solution in a system where short-term gain overshadows long-term responsibility. The Better Business Act offers […]
A new report shows that workplace conditions are a major factor in determining high performance.
A new report challenges that high performance is a natural characteristic. The research, which drew on data collected from more than 560,000 employees in over 1,500 companies, suggests that engagement, feedback and leadership are more important than individual abilities. Culture Amp’s findings indicate that high-performance develops with time. Only 2 percent of employees maintain high […]
Ulrich Jaenicke Managing Mass Layoffs: A Strategic Approach Beyond Compliance
The CIPD warns that UK employers are preparing for their biggest redundancy wave in a decade. HR teams face unprecedented challenges. Leaders must not only ensure that they comply with the law, but also take a proactive and strategic approach in order to manage this turbulent period as smoothly and efficiently as possible. They must […]
Over half of Brits will quit their job if they know that their boss is spying on them.
New research by ExpressVPN shows that despite the fact that more than 50% of British employees say they would quit if they were monitored at work, more than 50% of UK managers believe they can’t trust their employees. The new study reveals the opinions and experiences of 1,000 employees in the UK and 1,000 employers […]
Cut costs and boost efficiency: How monthly payroll can help businesses navigate the National Living Wage increase
Abhishek Agrawal is the general manager of Access EarlyPay. Businesses in the UK are facing a significant increase in labour costs as the National Living Wage is set to reach PS12.21 an hour by April 2025. This is not a minor adjustment for many – this is a major financial shift which requires a reassessment […]
The Business Guide to Electric Vehicles
Understanding the tax implications of electric vehicles, such as Benefit-in-Kind, is important for businesses that are transitioning to EVs to achieve sustainability goals. This guide explains the benefits of EVs to businesses and how BIK is calculated. What exactly is Benefit-in-Kind (BIK)? Benefit-in Kind (BIK), also known as a “perk tax”, is a tax employees […]