Back to School: should September be the month to get your workforce learning?
September has always had a ‘back to school’ feel about it. New term, new stationery and, for many of us, a lingering sense that we ought to be learning something.
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International Youth Day: are we making it too difficult for young people to get into work?
Yesterday marked International Youth Day, a UN initiative intended to recognise both young people's contribution and the challenges they face, including employment. The latest ONS figures make for sobering reading:
Automated Decision-Making in recruitment: the risks and how to handle them
Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming part of many everyday HR tasks, including recruitment. From screening CVs and ranking candidates, to analysing video interviews, AI can save HR teams valuable time
Give To Gain: what International Women’s Day 2026 means for the workplace
Sunday 8th March marked International Women's Day 2026, and this year's theme - Give To Gain - carries a message that resonates well beyond charitable giving. For those of us
Ramadan – considerations for employers
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan began last week and will last for 29 or 30 days, depending on the sighting of the crescent moon. During Ramadan, healthy adult Muslims
The technology tug-of-war: why HR must retain control of workplace surveillance in an increasingly ‘smart’ era
Workplace surveillance is not new. Employers have long relied on tools such as CCTV, access-control systems and call monitoring to protect assets and manage conduct and performance. What has changed
Authenticity and Fairness at Work: what employers can learn from McLaren and Lando Norris
At the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix last weekend, Britain’s Lando Norris, driving for the McLaren team, was crowned world champion for the first time. The backdrop to his success was
Top tips for Probationary Periods
A probationary period is a trial phase at the start of a new employment relationship, during which both the employer and the employee assess the suitability of the role. They are
Lone-working in the UK: legal rules and practical tips
Over the summer, a social media video showing a fast-food employee in the US single-handedly running a fast-food outlet went viral. The video, taken by an incredulous (and impressed) customer,
The viral Kiss-Cam moment that lost a CEO his job
As you’ve no doubt seen, at a recent Coldplay concert, a kiss-cam moment between Astronomer’s married CEO (Andy Byron) and its married HR Director (Kristin Cabot) went viral – inadvertently
Wheels in Motion: why employers should embrace cycle to work schemes
Bike Week 2025, the UK’s biggest celebration of cycling, is taking place this week. Bike Week is all about showcasing how cycling can fit into everyone’s daily lives.
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Notice Periods Explained: Employer Essentials on Pay, Procedure and Pitfalls
Navigating notice periods and pay can be a legal and logistical minefield for employers. Whether you’re drafting contracts, handling resignations, or managing dismissals, understanding your obligations is key to avoiding