A law firm discriminates against a partner by imposing compulsory retirement.
The employment tribunal found that a law firm discriminated in favor of a senior partner by implementing a retirement policy. Martin Scott worked as the head of engineering and construction at Walker Morris, a senior partnership in Leeds. He was required to request an extension in 2020 to stay at the company beyond 60 years […]
Think-tank: Investing health is key to kickstarting the growth
A think-tank argues that investing in the health of people, both physically and mentally, is one way to spur economic growth. In a report as well as an opinion piece, the Good Growth Foundation argues that the government should put money into improving health at the core of its growth plans. In a report titled […]
How HR can assist in rebuilding routine
The pandemic has brought about many positive changes in the workplace, but it has also caused many employees to lose a sense of routine and structure. Ed Johnson examines how HR can assist teams in re-establishing this foundation. Over the last few years, as a tech-startup entrepreneur and business leader who has built a company […]
Five of Britons support a reduction in DEI
More than a fifth of Britons disagree. Donald Trump’s return to the White House in his first month has seen a number of US companies, including Meta and Amazon, and more recently Citigroup and KPMG, reverse their DEI initiatives. According to a study by Apella Advisors & Find Out Now, 53% of respondents agreed that […]
Two-thirds or more of hospitality companies are reducing staff.
In April, the increase in employer’s national insurance will result in a reduction of staffing in more than two thirds of hospitality businesses. According to a survey conducted by the British Beer and Pub Association and the British Institute of Innkeeping in conjunction with Hospitality Ulster and UKHospitality, 70% of respondents expected to reduce their […]
Musk wants government employees to ‘list their accomplishments’
Elon Musk has asked US government employees to either list their achievements for the last week or resign. This is part of an efficiency drive that aims to improve US government services. Musk announced the measure this weekend on his social network X: “Consistently with President Donald Trump’s instructions, federal employees will soon be receiving […]
Employers need to be aware of the following information about Neonatal Care Leave
The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2020 is expected to enter into force on April 6, 2025, following much speculation and debate. The new legislation was designed to help parents of premature babies who are in neonatal units, and it must be enforced at all employers. This article will explain what new legislation means […]
What is the future of IR35 and employee status?
Labour’s government is under increasing scrutiny because it places restrictions on business, despite plans for growth. Dave Chaplin examines the off-payroll rules and single worker status, as well as contractor employment. The government is faced with a difficult economic problem: how to stimulate the economy while also tackling a large fiscal deficit. It must balance […]
Elon Musk’s Five Things Request: 5 Reasons to Love it and 1 reason I hate it
The Associated Press described it as an “extraordinary demand,“, but it is not. It’s not unusual for employees to share what they are doing. From a HR perspective, it’s great. Mostly. Here’s why: 1. Understanding what your employees are doing is essential for success How many misunderstandings have you encountered in your business career? You […]
New data reveals the reasons why one in five UK workers are “quietly quitting”.
UK businesses struggle to motivate and engage their employees. New research suggests that they are overlooking the most important cause of workplace dissatisfaction. A study by Cognassist of 2,000 UK workers revealed that one fifth (19%) are doing the minimum amount at work because their cognitive and skills strengths are not being used or recognised. […]