Lords criticise the ‘opaque,’ ‘on-the -fly’ Employment Rights Bill
Peers have criticised the number of amendments that the government is making to the Employment Rights Bill, as they debated the legislation in the House of Lords, with one describing it as a ‘patchwork quilt we are getting as we go along’. With the Employment Rights Bill now at committee stage in the upper house, […]
Retirement under-pensioned can cost millions
A report warns that millions of UK citizens are at risk of retiring with a’significantly under-pensioned pension’. According to research conducted by now:pensions, the Pensions Policy Institute and other institutions in the UK, almost 9 million people are significantly underpensioned when compared with the rest of the population. It found that groups who are under-pensioned […]
Why Direct Hire is a Game-Changer for Modern Recruitment
Finding the right people is crucial for any business’s long-term success. Yet with increasing competition for top talent, many companies are rethinking their approach to hiring. Direct hire solutions offer a smarter way to bring permanent employees on board quickly and confidently. Continue reading to discover how direct hiring works and why it’s becoming an […]
Why Gen Z is Steering Clear of Leadership Roles—and How HR Can Turn the Tide
A surprising ability in the quickly changing workplace of today is the hesitation of many Gen Z professionals to assume leadership roles. This hesitancy is caused by a complex interaction of elements specific to this generation rather than a lack of motivation or skill. To develop the next generation of successful leaders, HR professionals have […]
Redefining “Healthy” Workplaces: Psychotherapist Warns About Mental Health Gaps on World Day for Safety and Health at Work
A leading business is urging organisations to challenge outdated perceptions of workplace health, calling for an urgent shift in focus from purely physical risks to a more holistic view. “When we think of the word ‘healthy’, our minds usually jump straight to physical health,” said Nathan Shearman, head of therapy and training at workplace mental health […]
AI Reveals Redistribution of Power & Authority in Workplace Culture
AI Reveals Redistribution of Power & Authority in Workplace Culture The Newest Employee Perk May Be Individual Workplace Tech By Brooke Shepard, Shepard and Ewe I’ve spent over 20 years introducing new technologies into organizations, and with each wave of innovation, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of what new tools can […]
Why Diversity & Inclusion is a Business Imperative, Not a Trend
Anthony Sutton, Director of Cream HR and with decades of experience in HR, shares why Diversity and Inclusion is imperative to any business. In today’s global economy, diversity and inclusion (D&I) are not just buzzwords or passing trends—they are essential components of a thriving and competitive business. Companies that prioritise D&I gain significant advantages in […]
Why Direct Hire is the Game-Changer in Modern Recruitment
It is vital to the long-term growth of any business that you hire the right people. Many companies are changing their hiring practices due to the increasing competition. Direct hire solutions are a more efficient way to quickly and confidently bring on permanent employees. Discover how direct hiring is used and why it has become […]
Backlog of employment tribunals has increased by 23% over the past year
According to quarterly statistics by HM Courts and Tribunals Service, the backlog of cases at employment tribunals continues to grow. It will reach 49,800 cases at the end 2024. This is a 23% rise from 39,000 cases a year ago. Approximately 450,000 people, with single and multiple claims, await the resolution of their cases. Philip […]
Rethinking talent – Who has never been considered?
Professor Binna Kandola begins a three-part series on talent management that examines the ways in which our work and management systems were never intended to include everyone and why we should not assume today’s talent is playing on a level field. We would like to think that talent management is inclusive and fair – it’s […]