In 2024, 57 claims against the tribunals will be based on workplace ‘banter.
The ‘bantering’ of employees in the workplace continues to be a problem for employers. Last year, 57 employment tribunal cases were filed on this topic. GQ Littler conducted research that found bullying and discrimination were two of the most common allegations from disgruntled employees who filed legal actions against their employers. A leading employment law […]
Scottish public sector workers receive the UK’s largest pay increases
Scottish public sector workers are the ones who have seen the largest pay rises in the UK. The Institute for Fiscal Studies’ (IFS) figures show that the public sector salary in Scotland has increased by 5% since 2019. However, there has not been any growth anywhere else in the country. The Scottish government and local […]
Tech workers’ union calls for UK DEI review
The tech workers’ union Prospect has called for a review on the diversity policies adopted by US multinationals in the UK. It wrote to Parliament’s Women and Equalities Committee to urge it to investigate fears that certain American businesses use US policy changes in order to undermine UK obligations. In the letter, it was stated […]
Barclays and NatWest have removed climate targets from their bonus schemes
Barclays, NatWest and other businesses have recently dropped climate goals from their incentive schemes for senior executives. Both banking giants are planning to remove sustainability metrics from their annual awards assessments, as businesses around the world shun diversity and environmental targets that relate to pay. The overhaul of NatWest’s remuneration plan could result in its […]
Mastering the Middle: Group Coaching and Unlocking the Potential of Mid-Level Leaders
Middle managers are vital to the success of any organisation, as they act as a link between employees and the purpose and strategy of their organization. How can organisations develop and support middle managers in the face of low employee engagement globally? This group of middle managers has unique development needs that are best met […]
A GP’s view on employee health
I cannot tell you how often, as a GP I have reviewed someone’s symptom, only to discover that it had progressed into a more severe issue due to the fact that they ignored it for too long. It’s moments like these that really highlight the importance of early intervention–something that isn’t always on the radar […]
The court hears a case about whistleblowing protections to external job applicants
A charity argued that the whistleblowing law was incompatible with human rights laws. The Court of Appeal will now consider whether it should extend protections to external job candidates. Currently, whistleblowing protections do not apply to external job seekers, with the exception of people who apply for NHS jobs under the Employment Rights Act 1996. […]
Microsoft says AI kills critical thinking–here’s what that means for you
I had to schedule two vet appointments for my cats this morning. Since I am an American living in Switzerland, I have to call on German. No problem. I’ve been living here for nearly 16 years, and I hold a B2 German Certificate. A B2 is, or should be, “I am able to interact with […]
The Great Employee Exodus: 70 percent of Brits want a new job
7 out of 10 UK employees want a change in employer. Pay (40%) is the top priority, followed by benefits (26%). Almost all employees (84%) have seen significant changes to their role in the last year Almost a quarter of employees (21%) said that their company had laid off workers London, 17th February, According to […]
AI improves work-life balance for 61% of business leaders
Tech.co’s 2025 Impact of Technology Report on the Workplace has revealed that AI revolutionizes work-life for business leaders. 61% of them say it’s improved their balance. AI and work-life balance AI-automated Tasks = More Time & Greater Productivity AI automating tasks can free up time for senior leaders of businesses to focus on more complex […]