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Employers are deploying a way of encouraging disenchantment among workers to trim numbers. But there are major risks attached The post The employer strikes back: the rise of ‘quiet cutting’ appeared first on Personnel Today.

Discrimination and harassment cases hit their highest levels in companies in 2024, and data blind spots are affecting how companies respond. The post Data ‘blind spots’ blighting employee relations appeared first on Personnel Today.

An employment tribunal has awarded a £2m payout to almost 10,000 former employees of high street retailer Wilko. The post Former employees of Wilko gain £2m payout appeared first on Personnel Today.

Chair of the Employment Lawyers' Association: ‘The evidence is clear. The tribunal cannot cope with the rising tide of employment litigation.’ The post Lawyers warn over impact of Employment Rights Bill on tribunals appeared first on Personnel Today.

Following a diagnosis of cancer, it is vital employers step up to support those caring for their loved one. Effective... The post How employers can support cancer carers better appeared first on Personnel Today.

The current system of parental leave in the UK has “fundamental failings”, according to a new report from the Women and Equalities Commission. The post Parental leave system is ‘broken’, say MPs appeared first on Personnel Today.

The rising cost of providing employee benefits is focusing the minds of employers, as businesses grapple with economic uncertainty and... The post Employers wrestling with rising cost of providing benefits appeared first on Personnel Today.

Nurses in health service in England, Wales and Northern Ireland begin voting in consultative ballot on 3.6% pay rise. The post Nurses vote on whether 3.6% pay rise is enough appeared first on Personnel Today.

While 68% of workers say their employer is supportive of their family needs, this rises to 90% for those with back-up childcare. The post Back-up childcare provision aids retention appeared first on Personnel Today.

A radical departure from the adversarial approach of employers, employees, management and unions is needed – Pete Colby, Pragmatism. The post Workplace disputes: ‘Most employment tribunals could be avoided’ appeared first on Personnel Today.

FCDO staff told they should consider resigning if they disagree with the UK government’s position on Israel’s conduct in Gaza. The post ‘Resign’ if you disagree with UK stance on Gaza, FCDO staff told appeared first on Personnel Today.