Majority of businesses implementing four-day week, report finds
Study reveals employers that implemented shorter week collectively saved more than £100bn through improved productivity and lower running costs
Jobseeker banned from tribunals service after making more than 40 ‘vexatious’ claims
Serial claimant handed indefinite prohibition after bringing cases ‘without any reasonable grounds’ following job application rejections over an eight-year period
Government launches initiatives to ‘level up’ opportunities for working women
Announcement includes pilot project to improve pay transparency and close salary gaps, as well as returners programme for STEM careers
FTSE 100 firms failing to report meaningful diversity data, CIPD study finds
Analysis finds significant figures on inclusion, wellbeing and skills investment are lacking in almost all reports from the UK’s top firms
Marketing assistant unfairly dismissed after employer ‘engineered’ redundancy process, tribunal rules
Holiday company was looking to increase its social media presence after not getting as many ‘likes’ and ‘shares’ as its competitor
Third of women have missed work because of menopause symptoms, parliamentary committee finds
MPs call on businesses to better support those experiencing symptoms, as just one in 10 have asked for adjustments such as flexible working or temperature control
Lack of essential skills training leads to lower wages, study finds
Those who had access to learning including communication and problem solving at school can earn almost £6k a year more
Half of UK firms struggling to recruit
One in 10 businesses also report that the new points-based immigration system is exacerbating labour shortages
Friendliness favoured over skill in teammates
Those who are trustworthy are more likely to be chosen for group work, research reveals
Artificial intelligence has not caused loss of jobs
Study finds less than a quarter of firms that introduced AI had seen an overall loss of roles
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A high-end estate agent is threatened with dismissal while on maternity leave
Senior executive called ‘old fossil’ by boss was victim of age discrimination, tribunal finds
Claimant was also victimised and unfairly dismissed after being sacked without undergoing a formal performance management process
A third of employers plan to scrap ‘stay at home’ requirements for Covid-positive workers, poll finds
Employers warned to carefully consider the ‘legalities of policies’ as self-isolation rules in England end tomorrow
What does ‘living with Covid’ mean for HR?
Businesses have been urged to remain cautions as the prime minister announces the end of the final coronavirus restrictions in England
Half of black women believe they will be overlooked for promotions, study finds
Employers have been urged to do more to address the ‘structural and cultural barriers’ that perpetuate inequality at work
Educational consultant unfairly dismissed following year-long absence due to cancer, tribunal finds
The early years expert was put at a disadvantage when she was asked to interview for her role during a restructuring process
Prisoners to be offered apprenticeships to help tackle skills shortages
Government announces new regulations to allow offenders to apply for placements in ‘vital industries’ including hospitality and construction
End of self-isolation rules: how is HR reacting?
As Boris Johnson hints the requirements for those who test positive might be lifted a month earlier than planned, People Management explores what businesses need to know
Half of employers have staff with long Covid, CIPD research finds
Experts urge firms to better train line managers to recognise illness, with significant proportion of employees experiencing symptoms during the last year
Half of unemployed men aged 50+ out of work for a year or more, study finds
Commentators call on employers to address age discrimination by reviewing recruitment and selection processes