Despite business leaders seeking foreign language capabilities in new recruits, only 14% of Gen Z professionals – the most multilingual generation yet – get to use their language skills at work,...
A worker who was sacked after an HR chief recorded him venting his “frustrations” on a phone call has won €10,000 (around £8,700) for unfair dismissal, according to The Irish Times (11 July).
Fewer employees left their jobs because of a lack of flexibility in 2024 than in 2023, according to CIPD research findings published today (15 July).
An employment tribunal unanimously sided with a disabled former worker of car manufacturer BMW, ruling that he was unfairly dismissed after BMW used covert surveillance to spy on him, and didn’t...
A funeral director stole £5,000 from a company called McLean’s, after covering up a CCTV camera, broadcaster STV reported on Thursday (10 July).
Embedding psychological health and safety can create workplaces that unlock people's full potential, Bupa's representative explains.
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...
The cracks relating to women in leadership programmes are becoming harder to ignore.
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 latest episode of the HR Most Influential Podcast is now available, featuring this year's highest ranked HR thinker, David Liddle.
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.
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...
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.
