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The Coronavirus pandemic has forced almost every UK business to immediately develop, adapt and improve their work policies and procedures. While HR may have been at the forefront of employers’ response to the COVID-19 crisis, the role of HR teams has had to change dramatically to ensure businesses could adapt
Within HR a ‘protected conversation’ is not the same as a ‘without prejudice’ conversation. However, both of these types of conversations allow employers to enter into off-the record conversations with a view to agreeing an exit with the employee. So, what is the difference between a protected conversation and a
It is against the law to treat someone less favourably because of their gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability or age; this is discrimination. However, more than 25% of the workers in the UK claim to have been discriminated against at work. Discrimination is not just isolated to the workplace
In a modern world, where we all spend a lot of time at work and with our colleagues, there is a growing trend of personal or intimate relationships developing. Personal relationships include family relationships, sexual relationships, very close friendships, and close business, commercial and financial. It is generally regarded as
Immigration Bill returns to Parliament amid accusations of hypocrisy over key workers. The Immigration Bill is part of a move towards a new points-based immigration system to determine who can come to live and work in the UK. However, the government is under growing pressure to include rules to support
Technology has caused the world of e-learning to constantly evolve. However, the spread of coronavirus could trigger a boom in online education that’s never been seen before. The impact of Covid-19 has seen a surge in people adopting digital skills whether it’s to continue working or stay connected with their
Almost half of the employers that have put staff on furlough expect to make redundancies when the government’s Job Retention Scheme ends, according to a recent poll. Research by People Management has found that most employers using the scheme have done so for workers they would have otherwise had to
In times of uncertainty, such as during global crises or economic downturns, recruitment may be paused for many businesses. Likewise, employees may choose to stay with their current organisations rather than exploring new opportunities. When the job market picks up again, businesses will be competing to secure top talent, and
As we navigate the second quarter of 2020, HR leaders remain focused on the key areas that will be driving business outcomes this decade. Priorities such as building critical skills, strengthening current and future leadership, driving digital business transformation and enhancing employee experience are all high on the agenda this
A female city banker has won her case for gender discrimination, harassment and unequal pay. Ms Macken sued the London office of the French bank BNP Paribas for £4m claiming she was paid hundreds of thousands of pounds less than a male colleague. The financial product manager claimed she was
At a time when businesses in the UK are desperately looking for talented staff to hit the ground running, industries are facing a chronic skills gap. Research from the Inclusionary Leadership Group predicts that the nationwide talent shortage will reach 23 million workers by 2020. To survive in the modern
The role of HR continues to evolve, as human resources departments are now leading the digital transformation that will be responsible for building the businesses of the future. A new generation of products that have been built around mobile apps, artificial intelligence (AI) and consumer experiences gives HR teams the
In 2020 only, the 75th anniversary of VE Day (Victory in Europe Day) will become a bank holiday instead of the usual early May bank holiday. This will enable as many people as possible to take time to celebrate the end of World War Two and to honour and remember
At least 70% of firms in the UK have put their staff on furlough while they wait for the crucial money that will help save jobs. Within the first day of the government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme going live, 185,000 employers submitted claims on behalf of 1.3 million staff, totalling
A decade ago, hardly anyone had heard of the gig economy and flexible working was a topic only approached with caution. The nine to five was very much the norm and working remotely was still only a dream for most employees. However, there have been huge technological, legislative and cultural
HMRC have announced that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) portal is now live, from Monday 20th April, with the first payments being made up to 10 days later. We are expecting the portal to be busy for the first few days as many businesses will be accessing it to
The 5.9 million small to medium sized enterprises (SME) in the UK, face challenges including managing cash flow, generating new business, creating an effective marketing strategy and effectively managing HR issues. Current concerns about the Brexit transition, a national skills shortage and uncertainty over employee status are all added pressures
During the last decade, the scope of HR has expanded and evolved alongside advances in technology, changes in the way organisations function, how teams are managed and how employees set their expectation regarding work. As human resources embark on a new decade, HR must focus more on the human element
The word ‘discrimination’ is often used on a day to day basis to describe being treated unfairly for a particular reason; but unlawful discrimination happens when less favourable or unfair treatment relates to specific characteristics, known legally as ‘protected characteristics’. The UK have nine protected characteristics, which are set out
Today, 31st March 2020, marks a significant date in the development of HR Solutions as Carol Guilford retires from the company that she created back in 2001. In June 2001 Carol left British American Racing F1 to launch HR Solutions and immediately built an impressive client list; seeing the business
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