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After Russell Brand's convictions for rape and sexual assault, questions are now being asked of how producers and broadcasting companies failed to protect his victims. The post Employers under scrutiny in light of Russell Brand conviction appeared first on Personnel Today .
Research finds that 87% of employees know what high performance looks like, but only half say their organisation takes action when someone falls short. The post Organisations set performance expectations but don’t deliver them appeared first on Personnel Today .
The research most workers believed white collar and blue collar work were were similar in many ways. The post Time to retire ‘blue collar’ and ‘white collar’ terms appeared first on Personnel Today .
The government will legally require employers to publish salaries in job adverts, the prime minister has confirmed. Andy Burnham is... The post ‘Say what you pay’ to become legal requirement appeared first on Personnel Today .
Change is already here. Technology is moving quickly, consumer expectations are shifting and organisations feel the pressure to keep up.
Employers face pressure to publish pay information immediately as ministers prepare legislation aimed at fairer recruitment and reducing pay inequalities.
Millions of private sector workers could receive a regular pension income for life under government proposals designed to reduce the risk of people exhausting their retirement savings. The plans would require workplace pension schemes to offer arrangements that help savers turn their accumulated pension pots into an income intended to last throughout retirement. Around 17 […]
Bad job interviews can be horrible to experience in the moment, but there is a lot they can teach us about the world of work
The goverment argues the change will help jobseekers and could help to prevent pay discrimination.
It's fair to say that businesses requiring scarce and precious skills have not been particularly delighted by the Home Office's tweaked ILR plans. The post Law experts speak out against ‘unfair’ UK settlement changes appeared first on Personnel Today .
Job, loans and savings are all affected by the rise in interest rates announced by the Bank of England.
Five IT agency workers have received a combined reimbursement of more than £59,000 in unpaid wages following intervention by the Fair Work Agency. The post Fair Work Agency recovers £59,000 in unpaid wages for five IT workers appeared first on Personnel Today .
Campaigners fear senior managers could face criminal prosecution over gender identity complaints, while ministers reject claims of excessive business burdens.
From developing talent in aviation to teaching indoor cycling classes, Christina Fretz shares her working day, sporting ambitions and approach to HR.
Employees dismissed in favour of automation report being approached to return, often expecting better pay and greater security.
A new digital hub designed to help employers support working parents has been launched. The post New government-backed hub supports working parents appeared first on Personnel Today .
Cook awarded £34,000 after tribunal upheld claim for constructive unfair dismissal, after various food safety issues. The post Cook awarded £34k for constructive dismissal after food safety issues appeared first on Personnel Today .
Our latest crop of senior HR appointments from the September to November includes roles at SD Worx, McDonald's, Currys and Holland and Barrett. The post Movers and shakers in HR: McDonald’s, Currys, SD Worx appeared first on Personnel Today .
Most HR professionals volunteering as mentors have helped reshape corporate policies, according to the CIPD Trust. The post CIPD Trust report assesses impact of mentors appeared first on Personnel Today .
Chef's refusal, for cultural reasons, to provide ham and pineapple pizza for guests at a function was a key factor. The post Chef in Australia fairly sacked after refusing to add pineapple to pizza appeared first on Personnel Today .
Adding four checks to the trainng process can reveal how deeply employees have understood what they have learnt. The post Do completion rates hide the real story for L&D teams? appeared first on Personnel Today .
As Shabana Mahmood reveals new earned settlement rules, Ross Kennedy examines the changes and the new challenges for employers. The post Earned settlement: An employer guide to indefinite leave to remain appeared first on Personnel Today .
Barely a fifth of employers (16%) feel fully confident their contracts and handbooks align with everyday workplace practices. The post Employers not confident their contracts align with workplace reality appeared first on Personnel Today .
When it comes to inclusive hiring, the real measure of success isn't whether they accept your job offer, it's whether they feel they can stay. The post Inclusion doesn’t stop when someone gets the job appeared first on Personnel Today .
The conversation about agentic AI is often framed around productivity. Far less attention goes to the human energy required to redesign work.
Prospect secures workplace meetings and digital contact with thousands of technology employees as statutory access rules take effect.
Falling enthusiasm, poor career prospects and unmet expectations over pay and flexibility are taking a toll on Britain's workforce.
CEO Melanie Perkins says more than 1,000 staff will either lose their jobs or be asked to change roles.
Graduates are spending more time managing AI, but are they missing out on other work experience?
The top 10 FAQs for October feature a question on keeping employee records after the end of employment. The post Top 10 HR questions October 2026: Holding on to staff records appeared first on Personnel Today .
Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has confirmed plans to cut thousands of jobs in a bid to save around £300m in workforce costs. The post Virgin Media O2 to cut ‘thousands’ of jobs in savings drive appeared first on Personnel Today .
An engineer was contacted through a legitimate job-hunting platform and invited to bogus job interviews with fake company representatives, Binance says.
David Potts takes charge of Asda, which is based in Leeds, with immediate effect.
Britons have become less engaged with the jobs they do and are less willing to put in extra effort, a report has found.
Sandie Peggie loses case against Royal College of Nursing (RCN), alleging her union had discriminated against her gender-critical beliefs. The post Sandie Peggie loses discrimination case against RCN appeared first on Personnel Today .
Being asked to prove the productivity gains from AI? Archie Veerabahu of HiBob explains why you can't measure improvement without a baseline, and where HR should start.
UK workers are less satisfied with their jobs and less willing to go above and beyond for their employers than... The post ‘Dissatisfaction drain’ leaves workers less willing to go above and beyond appeared first on Personnel Today .
The government is pushing ahead with radical plans to reform how pension savings translate into stable retirement income, amid concerns... The post Ministers consult on ‘guided retirement’ so workers can afford to retire appeared first on Personnel Today .
Brits report fewer rewarding experiences at work than Americans, with researchers identifying a connection between positive experiences and lower burnout.
Equality watchdog guidance clarifies when workers employed illegally can pursue harassment claims against businesses.
Many UK employees regard changing jobs as risky despite widespread organisational uncertainty and concerns about workplace satisfaction.
Home secretary announces that care workers will be exempt from settlement plans that increase the time to indefinite leave to remain. The post Mahmood exempts care workers from new settlement rules appeared first on Personnel Today .
A Union is calling for violent and abusive passengers to be banned from airports, in order to protect staff from abuse and harassment. The post Union says abusive passengers should be banned from airports appeared first on Personnel Today .
389 employers from across the UK named for failing to pay workers the minimum wage to tens of thousands of workers.
Hospitality is a popular first rung on the careers ladder. But how does a global hotel brand like Radisson manage career progression and engagement? The post Career clarity opens doors at Radisson, says HR chief appeared first on Personnel Today .
Male teacher at private school, sacked after asking for flexible hours to drop off his children, wins claim for sex discrimination. The post Male teacher denied flexible working wins sexism claim appeared first on Personnel Today .
The airline says fuel prices may rise by €2bn in 2028 unless there is an end to the US-Israel war with Iran.
Ryanair is considering a temporary wage freeze for staff as it deals with a sharp rise in fuel costs. The post Ryanair ponders wage freeze as fuel costs rise appeared first on Personnel Today .
Mandatory Payrolling of Benefits in Kind (BiKs) will have implications for those working in the pay professions.
Thousands of telecoms staff face uncertainty as debt pressures and competition prompt plans for major workforce reductions.
Emma Reynolds' distinction between employers and employees draws criticism as small businesses face mounting employment costs.
Recruitment industry warns that employment reforms, higher taxes and rising labour costs could undermine hiring and economic growth.
Employers can reduce sickness absence and improve staff performance by tailoring healthcare benefits to changing personal circumstances.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has updated its technical guidance following the changes to harassment legislation that came into force on 30 October. The post EHRC updates sexual harassment and harassment guidance appeared first on Personnel Today .
New affordability checks mean you could be blocked from using Buy Now Pay Later but here are ways to avoid it.
The broadband provider has not finalised the number of roles to be axed but it will likely be a sizeable chunk of its workforce, the BBC understands.
Follow these simple steps when a trade union requests access to your workplace, and watch our expert discussion. The post Video: What to do when a trade union access request arrives appeared first on Personnel Today .
Unions now have the right to enter workplaces to speak to workers. They can represent, recruit and organise workers and to facilitate collective bargaining. The post Unions gain right to access workplaces to recruit and organise workers appeared first on Personnel Today .
CEO pay has become too complex to deliver lasting value, conclude business school academics. The post US benchmarks heighten exec pay inequality in Europe appeared first on Personnel Today .
Nearly 90% of organisations have reported a rise in AI-assisted complaints, while almost all lack formal employee guidance, research found. The post Nine in 10 organisations see surge in AI-assisted grievances appeared first on Personnel Today .
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