Thousands of Asda employees were reportedly notified last week of underpayments in holiday and sick pay, after an internal assessment discovered a payroll system error.
An employment tribunal has sided with the employer of a London bus driver who proclaimed himself a ‘hero’ after punching a thief unconscious while at work.
Employment law change is rarely subtle. HR leaders are used to keeping tabs on new rights, updated guidance and shifting compliance obligations. But one of the most significant risks now emerging for...
The government has launched a series of AI training courses designed to help all UK workers learn to use the technology, it announced on 28 January. But HR commentators have warned that the training...
US technology giant Amazon has confirmed it will cut 16,000 jobs, after an email apparently sent out in error before the official announcement.
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The vast majority of Gen Z (4 out of 5) called in sick at some point during 2025, making this cohort the most likely to have a sickness absence, according to data analysis published yesterday (28...
A manager with control over payroll documents defrauded her employer out of more than £500,000 after inventing employees and having their wages paid into her bank account.
A six-month probation plan has been standard practice in many UK businesses for years. However, the new Employment Rights Act has given far greater urgency to the first 180 days of all new hires.
In an ongoing tribunal claim, Google UK has found itself exposed to uncapped claims for sexual harassment, victimisation and whistleblowing.
More employers are becoming aware that domestic abuse does not stay behind closed doors. It follows employees into the workplace, impacting performance, safety, attendance and retention.
The vast majority of Gen Z (4 out of 5) called in sick at some point during 2025, making this cohort the most likely to have a sickness absence, according to data analysis published yesterday (28...
A manager with control over payroll documents defrauded her employer out of more than £500,000 after inventing employees and having their wages paid into her bank account.
As a people professional, I’m sure you are all too familiar with the legacy justice systems: disciplinary processes, grievance procedures, whistleblowing policies, capability frameworks and absence...
The vast majority (93%) of C-suite leaders have made decisions based on AI outputs generated from inaccurate data, according to survey findings published yesterday (27 January) by the talent advisory...
An employment tribunal has awarded nearly £11,000 to a man who was told not to speak Swahili at work.
A six-month probation plan has been standard practice in many UK businesses for years. However, the new Employment Rights Act has given far greater urgency to the first 180 days of all new hires.
A quiet divide exists in the workforce. On one side are employees who can absorb life’s shocks: an unexpected bill, a few days off sick, a broken boiler. On the other are those for whom a single...
After UK chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled her second budget yesterday (26 November), we dig into the implications for HR practitioners.
It's long past time for HR and payroll teams to rethink pay cycles and benefits.
The bosses of Britain’s largest listed companies took home record-high pay packets for the third successive year, according to a report released by High Pay Centre on Sunday (17 August).
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