Driving performance and capability through L&D (webinar)

Wednesday 1 March 2023, 2:00pm GMT As organisations grapple with talent attraction in the wake of the pandemic, HR functions increasingly need to invest in the development of their teams. Learning and... Read more »

Frisky = risky. Some Valentine’s Day advice for employers

Valentine’s Day is here and HR staff are on red alert for signs of smooching – or are they? Judging by emails received by Personnel Today from eager PR operatives, there are... Read more »

RMT rejects ‘dreadful’ pay offers in rail dispute

The RMT has rejected the latest pay offers from Network Rail and the train operating companies in the ongoing dispute over pay, job security or working conditions. The Rail Delivery Group (RDG),... Read more »

STEM returners project receives government backing

The government is to fund an initiative to help people get back into science, technology and mathematics (STEM) careers following a break – particularly women. The 18-month-long scheme, which will be run... Read more »

Londoners would demand pay rise for office return

Nearly three-quarters (73%) of office workers in London would leave their job if they were no longer able to work from home for some of the week, and only a significant pay... Read more »

Avoid salary history questions in recruitment, guide urges

Employers and recruiters should not seek salary history from job candidates in any manner, including by asking applicants about their current pay and for their desired salary, according to new guidance. The... Read more »

Disability pay gap wider than in 2014

The disability pay gap has widened since 2014, new figures from the Office for National Statistics show, although there was a slight narrowing between 2019 and 2021. In 2021 the gap between... Read more »

Law firm says staff can work from home with 20% less pay

Staff at law firm Stephenson Harwood can choose to work from home permanently, but they will have to take a 20% pay cut. Under its new hybrid and remote working policy, which... Read more »

New law protects emergency and retail workers from violence

A new law that protects public service workers from violence and abuse while doing their jobs has taken effect in England and Wales. The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act, which received... Read more »

MPs vote against further NHS workforce planning requirements

Organisations representing doctors and nurses have expressed their disappointment at MPs’ decision to reject a proposal for greater NHS workforce planning requirements. During a final reading of the Health and Social Care... Read more »