Gender equality facing growing backlash from male managers

A third of male managers think that too much effort is placed into supporting gender equality at work, a survey by the Chartered Management Institute has found. The poll found that 33%... Read more »

How to respond to an HMRC furlough enquiry

With £5.3 billion thought to have been lost to error and fraud while the furlough scheme was running, HMRC is stepping up efforts to recover funds from employers. Nick Bustin explains to... Read more »

AI adoption: Skills shortages means UK lagging behind Europe

Lower adoption of artificial intelligence in the UK has been blamed on AI skills shortages. The post AI adoption: Skills shortages means UK lagging behind Europe appeared first on Personnel Today. Read more »

Spain plans menstrual leave for painful periods

Spain is planning to introduce up to five days of ‘menstrual leave’ per month for employees who suffer severe period pain. The post Spain plans menstrual leave for painful periods appeared first... Read more »

Whistleblower vet wins landmark £1.25m settlement

A vet who left the Department of Agriculture and Environment in Northern Ireland has received a £1.25 million settlement. The post Whistleblower vet wins landmark £1.25m settlement appeared first on Personnel Today. Read more »

How the Global Business Mobility visa will overhaul how firms move staff to the UK

The Global Business Mobility visa route represents a major overhaul of the immigration system for businesses bringing in foreign workers. So what’s changed and how has the sponsor system been adapted? The... Read more »

HR in the 21st century: Tracie Sponenberg talks to Oven-Ready HR

Chris Taylor speaks to Tracie Sponenberg, the chief people officer at the Granite Group, about why she consders herself ‘business leader specialising in people’ over an HR practitioner. The post HR in... Read more »

H&M signs pledge to protect female workers in India

The agreement comes in the wake of the murder of a female garment worker in Tamil Nadu, allegedly by her supervisor. The post H&M signs pledge to protect female workers in India... Read more »

Europe looks to ensure full compliance with ESG rules

Under new ESG proposals the local operations of firms such as McDonald’s and General Motors would have to comply with European reporting rules. The post Europe looks to ensure full compliance with... Read more »

Ukraine invasion: a talent acquisition consultant shares her story

Talent acquisition consultant Nataliia Mytch shares her experience of escaping Kyiv and what her organisation is doing to support colleagues. The post Ukraine invasion: a talent acquisition consultant shares her story appeared... Read more »