The return to the office – is hybrid working the sweet spot?
You can’t escape the talk of working from home. Thousands are being told to return in person, full-time, despite not having been in the office for two days per week. In the UK, business working patterns have changed dramatically over the past decade. This culminated in the pandemic as many offices were vacated. We are […]
Jobs on the line across NHS trusts in England
NHS trusts in England are planning to cut clinical and non-clinical jobs as they attempt to balance the books to wipe out a £7bn financial shortfall. A survey by NHS Providers said that while hospitals and services in mental health, community and ambulance provision are determined to protect patient safety, its research reveals that services […]
Why fighting the DEI backlash is about PR as well as HR
One of the challenges around the current DEI backlash is how organisations communicate. Former equalities minister Maria Miller and president of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations Advita Patel explain why HR needs to support PR to show why DEI is a strategic imperative. As political and cultural debates over diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) […]
In the event of death in a family, nearly a third of UK households are unable to access financial and online documents.
A third of UK families are unable to access financial and online documents or services in the event of death 28% of those who experienced a recent bereavement* didn’t know the location of their loved one’s financial passwords Another 29% of people don’t know where important documents are stored online Over one fifth (21%) of […]
What does the election a new Pope tell us about HR and its role?
The smoke has billowed white and a new pope, Leo XIV, has been elected. An imaginative HR specialist here asks what the conclave process tells us about recruitment. Meanwhile, the Daily Mail tries to convince us of the ‘vital role of women’ in the selection. Personnel Today attempts to make sense of it all Thanks […]
The teacher apprenticeship program is tied to the school year
To align postgraduate teaching apprentices with the school calendar, the government will reduce the duration of the apprenticeships to nine months from 12. Newly trained teachers will be able to reach classrooms faster as part of Labour’s plan to hire an additional 6,500 teachers. This change will take place from August of this year. Currently, […]
North Sea Oil giant cuts 250 jobs as a result of ‘punitive tax regime’
The North Sea’s largest oil and natural gas operator is cutting 250 positions due to what it describes as the “punitive” fiscal regime for oil and natural gas. Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce has described this development as a devastating blow to the region. Scott Barr, Harbour’s UK managing director, stated: “Harbour has launched […]
Construction workers win compensation claim against defunct employer
Twelve ex-employees of a construction firm have been awarded compensation after their employer – which fell into administration last year – did not hold a formal consultation process. The former employees of groundworks company Bowie Construction will receive their payouts from the government’s Redundancy Payments Service as the business is now defunct. The tribunal found […]
Workers with disabilities or health conditions need more support than ever.
After the Spring Statement Katharine Moxham comments: “Cuts affect those most vulnerable in society. Workers with disabilities or health problems need more support than ever. Employees would not leave the workplace if their employer provided better support. “It is vital to look at how many people are out of work because of illness or disability […]
Mental Health Awareness Week in 2025: Community involvement is essential
The theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week, community, is a great one. This theme should be a strong one in our workplaces. Building a sense community in an age of rapid change and increased pressures is not only beneficial but essential for mental health and overall organisational health. What is a community? A […]