Leading law firm hires new HR director
Leading law firms appoints a new HR director Gardner Leader , a regional law firm, has appointed Sarah Hunt as its new HR Director. This is another important step towards cementing the position of the firm as a leading provider of legal services in the south of England. The firm employs more than 200 staff […]
HR Technologies UK 2020 will feature a Start-Up Zone as well as a Start-Up Showdown that will showcase the best emerging tech talent.
HR Technologies UK is preparing for the 2025 event at ExCeL London on 23-24 th April. The event will feature the popular Start-Up Zone, as well as the Start-Up Showdown Competition. This competition is designed to highlight innovative new companies within the HR technology space. HR Technologies UK is a unique event that allows emerging […]
78% of employees are still concerned about the cost-of-living, but will they tell?
A report reveals that 78% UK employees are still concerned about the cost of living squeeze, but nearly half would not tell their boss. The Britain At Work Report, published by Health Shield Friendly Society reveals that people in all income brackets are still suffering four years after the crisis began. The data suggests that […]
Universal UK to create 28,000 new jobs
Around 28,000 jobs will be created in the UK by the construction of the first Universal theme park to be built in Europe. The park will be run by Universal Destinations and Experiences and built on the former site of a brickworks near Bedford. It will open in 2030. The announcement will “firmly place Bedford […]
Hinkley Point manager received bribes from a tribunal, reveals the court
Tribunal hearings have revealed that a senior manager of Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Plant accepted bribes, including a PS11,000 quad-bike. Garrick Nisbet, an engineer, filed a claim for unfair dismissal against Notus Heavy Lift Solutions (a subcontractor in the plant) after being fired for gross misconduct because he had given items to Ashley Daniels. […]
Tax case against a locum doctor is finally settled
After a long legal battle, a doctor who provided services via a personal service company to two hospitals has been considered an employee. In Mantides vs HMRC George Mantides was a locum urologist at two hospitals in 2013 – Medway Maritime Hospital, and Royal Berkshire Hospital. HMRC investigated his worker status. They believed that he […]
HR Technologies UK: Shaping the Future of HR and Recruitment
HRZone, as a media sponsor for HR Technologies UK (2025), is preparing for the must-attend event this year for HR and Recruitment professionals. The event will take place at ExCeL London on the 23-24th April. It promises cutting-edge insight, technology demonstrations and networking opportunities. In its third edition, HR Technologies UK will welcome more than […]
DHS wants workers to quit. The $25,000 buyout has hidden costs
A $25,000 payout may feel generous and clean when it comes to trimming payroll. Kristi Noem is the head of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Department and she offers employees a $25,000 payout in exchange for their resignation . If you are considering reducing the number of employees, you should know how much that $25,000 (or whatever […]
Gi Group named finalist for inclusion award at Rainbow Honours 2025
HR and recruitment company Gi Group UK has been named a finalist in the 2025 Rainbow Honours. The business has been shortlisted in the category of ‘Large Brand or Organisation of the Year’, recognising its work in equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), particularly for its focus on neurodiversity in the workplace. Gi Group employs nearly […]
What’s the latest on the Employment Rights Bill?
If you work in HR, unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll know that the Employment Rights Bill is currently making its way through Parliament. MPs recently backed the Employment Rights Bill after its third reading in the House of Commons and it is now progressing through the House of Lords for further scrutiny. […]