Aircraft cleaning staff were caught stealing alcohol, cigarettes and perfume after airline representatives installed secret cameras at work. We asked commentators to clarify the rules around whether...
The court of appeal has sided with a pilot who worked for Ryanair through an agency, rejecting the airline’s claim that the pilot was self-employed, and thus unentitled to the same employment rights...
Three quarters (75%) of women in the UK do not report incidents of sexual assault at work, according to research published on Tuesday (8 July) by trade union Unite.
UK prime minister Keir Starmer marked his first anniversary in office last weekend, amid mounting political challenges and criticism over policy reversals. We asked commentators how business leaders...
Repatriation, the process of returning home after an international assignment, may seem straightforward at first glance. But the reality often presents an intricate web of challenges.
Embedding psychological health and safety can create workplaces that unlock people's full potential, Bupa's representative explains.
This year’s HR Most Influential lists, featuring the UK’s top practitioners and thought leaders, were revealed during an exclusive event at Tower Bridge, London, last night (3 July 2025).
The UK government hasn’t wasted any time implementing the first measures in its immigration white paper, which aims to stop employers recruiting lesser skilled roles from abroad and focus on...
Changes are incoming for statutory sick pay, and a review of parental leave and pay is on the horizon. Who is set to benefit?
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.
Employers are likely to be banned from using non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to silence victims of workplace harassment and discrimination following the government's latest amendments to the...
Authorities have fined a construction company £40,000 after an apprentice joiner severed his thumb while using a portable table saw during a luxury hotel renovation in the Scottish Highlands.
The cracks relating to women in leadership programmes are becoming harder to ignore.
More than a third (36%) of workers agree that they feel more comfortable talking about mental health in the workplace than alcohol, according to research published yesterday (7 July).
A £10m fault with a parliamentary access door has sparked a conversation about what modern workplaces need to provide.
Trauma does not knock before entering the workplace. It can arrive suddenly – through a fatal accident, a violent incident, a colleague’s burnout or death – or gradually, through chronic stress,...
A disabled employee's £233,000 tribunal payout should act as a reminder to employers about duties surrounding reasonable adjustments, legal experts have said.
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.
