As we delve into 2024, the UK job market continues to evolve, with immigration playing a pivotal role in shaping workforce dynamics. For employers seeking to tap into global talent pools, understanding the intricacies of the UK’s immigration system is crucial. This comprehensive guide explores the current state of immigration policies, visa processes, and compliance … Read more
In light of the David Walliams data breach case, Lorna Shuttleworth, Employment Solicitor, and Danielle Amor, Commercial Director at law firm Pannone Corporate, discuss the insights that can be gleaned when confidential discussions enter the realm of public opinion. The David Walliams Case: A Cautionary Tale In November 2022, David Walliams, a longtime judge on … Read more
As the new year approaches, HR professionals and employers must prepare for a wave of legal updates set to reshape the employment landscape in 2024. Following a busy year of enhancements to workers’ rights, with five new employment Acts already announced, 2024 promises to bring significant changes that will impact various aspects of employment law. … Read more
Catherine Shepherd and Kath Sadler-Smith, Knowledge Lawyer Directors at international legal practice Osborne Clarke, explore the new statutory right to carer’s leave and its implications for employers in the UK. Introduction to the New Carer’s Leave Right April 2024 has seen the introduction of several employment law reforms in the UK, including a new statutory … Read more
Jane Amphlett, Head of Employment, and Annie Long, Solicitor at Howard Kennedy LLP, discuss the impact of the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2024, which came into force in April. This new legislation reflects the seismic shift in working patterns, particularly post-pandemic, and makes significant changes to the existing flexible working regime in the UK. … Read more
In today’s rapidly evolving work landscape, where new technologies are constantly reshaping the skills employers seek, traditional approaches to Learning & Development (L&D) are no longer sufficient. Arancha Torres Gonzales, Head of Human Resources for Central and Southern Europe for Capgemini Group, discusses the importance of personalised learning in empowering the workforce and how HR … Read more
In the face of persistent workforce challenges, Sally Bibb, Leader of the Strengths Practice at PA Consulting and author of three books on strengths, advocates for a strengths-based approach to employee upskilling and retention. This method, while scientifically proven to work, is often overlooked in HR practices. The Current State of Employee Engagement According to … Read more
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to permeate organisations, HR leaders face the challenge of understanding current and future skills needs of their workforce in rapidly developing areas. Sue Turner, Founding Director of AIGovernance.co.uk, examines how workforces need to be skilled up for the data and AI revolution. The AI Challenge and the Skills Gap The … Read more
In today’s risk environment, talent has become a critical element of organizational success, according to Matt Duncan, Managing Director of global business consultants, Protiviti. As such, it needs to be managed with strategic importance. Top Risks for Organizations in 2024 and Beyond Protiviti and NC State University’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Initiative recently published their … Read more
In the realm of HR practice, leadership development stands as one of the most crucial and challenging aspects. According to DDI’s Global Leadership Forecast, 55% of CEOs consider developing the next generation of leaders their top challenge. However, leadership development shouldn’t be confined to the upper echelons of an organization. A survey by Zippia reveals … Read more
