Uber and out? The rise and potential fall of the gig economy

Do you engage employees, workers or self-employed contractors? Adam Grant and David Israel look at the rise of the gig... The post Uber and out? The rise and potential fall of the gig... Read more »

Harnessing the gig economy could solve skills shortages

The legal status of workers in the gig economy must be clarified so that businesses and individuals can thrive, according... The post Harnessing the gig economy could solve skills shortages appeared first on... Read more »

Employee notice periods: take part in our survey

XpertHR is running a short benchmarking survey on employee notice periods, focusing on resignations outside the probationary period. Take part... The post Employee notice periods: take part in our survey appeared first on Personnel... Read more »

Sports Direct’s business model treats workers like commodities and “without dignity”

Sports Direct is founded on a business model that enables the majority of workers to be treated “without dignity or...

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Five important employment law cases in 2016… and five more to come

Your annual summer round-up of the most important employment law cases 2016 has seen so far, and those still to come…

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The heat is on: six summer employment issues

MPs on the House of Commons environmental audit committee have urged Public Health England to advise employers to allow flexible... The post The heat is on: six summer employment issues appeared first on... Read more »

How to get it right in the generation game

Managers are too busy making generalisations to tap into the potential of older workers, according to a new policy paper... The post How to get it right in the generation game appeared first... Read more »

Employers cannot ban Muslim headscarves, says Advocate General

An employer cannot have a blanket ban on religious dress that prevents a Muslim woman from wearing an Islamic headscarf... The post Employers cannot ban Muslim headscarves, says Advocate General appeared first on... Read more »

Top 10 HR questions June 2016: Redundancy consultation

Employers know they have to consult with employees before making redundancies, but what should they discuss in an individual redundancy... The post Top 10 HR questions June 2016: Redundancy consultation appeared first on... Read more »
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