The requirement to speak English at work at work is a policy area where employers should tread carefully to avoid discrimination. A source, considers recent legal controversies and gives tips on drafting employment policies. While many workplace policies come as standard, many businesses will

The majority of organisations say it is crucial to have the right leadership in place for success, yet only 15% feel they’re developing their managers properly. A source examines how this can be addressed.  According to a recent global survey, leadership is the number

A source sets out six tips to help employers protect confidential information. 1. Know the legal difference between trade secrets and confidential information Trade secrets can be protected during and after an employee’s employment without the need for express contractual provisions. In practice, genuine

New rules on the offence of employing illegal workers and other changes under the Immigration Act 2016 take effect on 12 July 2016. Employers will be guilty of an offence if they employ an illegal worker while having “reasonable cause to believe that the employee is

Employee health and wellbeing programmes should play a major part in helping the UK close the productivity gap with competing economies, especially with an ageing workforce and a rise in long-term health conditions. An independent specialist advisor on work, health and wellbeing, outlines the steps employers

There’s no doubt that the Brexit vote sent shockwaves through workplaces across the UK, whichever side staff voted. Some employers have emailed workers to offer reassurance, but is this the best or only way to support staff during this period of uncertainty? In offices around the UK,

The draft regulations on gender pay gap reporting leave many questions unanswered. A source shares insights on how the law might work in practice. On 12 February 2016, the Government finally published the Gender Pay Gap Information Regulations.  They are currently in draft form and

Recruitment confidence is high, but employers are struggling to find the right skills they need to fill crucial roles. What are the key recruitment technology trends influencing how employers attract and retain good candidates? There is little doubt that economic conditions are improving. Confidence

Although gender pay gap reporting legislation does not take effect until October, employers may have to collect gender pay gap data from as early as 1 May 2016. HR professionals can use this timeline to get ready for their reporting obligations.   Tuesday 10 May, 2:00pm BST Do you know

Employees in London are less likely to work flexibly than staff in the rest of the UK, yet almost two-thirds of flexible workers in the capital are more satisfied with their jobs and have a better work-life balance, research has found.  A survey revealed that, despite