The term ‘Karen’ typically targets middle-aged white women and is a “pejorative and borderline racist, sexist and ageist term”, a tribunal judge has said.
A former sales assistant has won almost £5,000 in compensation after suing the Tartan Weaving Mill's owners, GL Attractions, for constructive dismissal, according to a tribunal document published last...
Job crafting can help HR professionals build the skills, confidence, and mindsets that support thriving amid the transformative effects of artificial intelligence (AI).
Entry-level jobs in the UK have dropped by almost a third (32%) since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022, according to research by job search site Adzuna. We asked commentators how HR can redesign...
No 10 Downing Street has been accused of implementing an effective ban on civil servants speaking at public events where journalists are present, the Guardian reported on Sunday (22 June).
In today’s volatile economic climate, organisations need effective strategies for responding to market influences that are out of their control, for example national insurance increases.
A former events manager is suing her former employer, the marketing corporation Herbalife, for £250,000, after being injured at a work-related summer retreat.
A former construction worker has won £26k at tribunal after withdrawing £100 from a company credit card for personal use.
It's time for employers to rethink how they attract and motivate their staff.
We delve into the latest book releases for HR professionals.
Negotiating an employee exit is a key skill for any HR professional. Getting the right balance between showing strength in your position, showing compassion towards your employee, and getting a deal...
An employment tribunal has awarded more than £140k in damages to an employee after accepting claims of discrimination, harassment due to age and disability, victimisation and unfair dismissal.
Remote working at the Office for National Statistics (ONS) is being blamed for damaging UK economic data quality, according to a report published on Thursday (27 June) by The Telegraph.
In recent years, pay transparency has become one of the most debated topics in HR. Employees demand clarity, governments are considering and passing laws, and organisations are battling with what to...
Three in five (59%) UK employees would quit or consider quitting their job if an employer rolled back on its DEI policies, according to a study released on Wednesday (25 June).
Around 65% of employees believe that poor psychological safety is increasing physical safety risks in their workplace, according to research published on Wednesday (25 June).
After another series of news stories about the misbehaviour of its stars, the BBC announced earlier this year that a workplace review had confirmed it didn't have a 'toxic culture’.
The cost of living may again become a problem this year, representing yet another challenge for employers.
Economic uncertainty has illustrated the need for HR departments to support employees’ financial wellbeing.
The employer-employee relationship is one of the most important financial relationships. With the recent period of high inflation and ongoing economic uncertainty, many workers find themselves in...
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget has gone down poorly with employment experts, who have criticised its narrow focus on personal tax cuts and “bland and beige” policies.
