Violence against retail staff increases 25%

Assaults on retail staff rose by a quarter last year, according to the Home Office, highlighting the need to better... The post Violence against retail staff increases 25% appeared first on Personnel Today. Read more »

Toolkit aims to help employers tackle sleep deprivation

Business in the Community and Public Health England have launched a toolkit to help employers reduce the risk of sleep... The post Toolkit aims to help employers tackle sleep deprivation appeared first on... Read more »

Following best practice in occupational health has wider business benefits, evidence from HSE shows

There’s a simple way of increasing business efficiency that many executives overlook, according to the Health & Safety Executive (HSE).

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Ryanair and Monarch flight disruptions: five issues for employers

The cancellation of thousands of scheduled Ryanair flights and the collapse of airline Monarch will have an impact in the... The post Ryanair and Monarch flight disruptions: five issues for employers appeared first... Read more »

Top 10 HR questions June 2017: Maximum workplace temperature

With a temperature of 34.5°C recorded at Heathrow, 21 June 2017 was Britain’s hottest June day for 40 years.
Whether...

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Legal and practical tips for employers on homeworking

This month on 19 May is it National Work from Home Day. So what should employers be aware of if... The post Legal and practical tips for employers on homeworking appeared first on... Read more »

Government to publish workplace dress code guidance following high heels petition

New guidance on workplace dress codes will be published by the Government, but The post Government to publish workplace dress code guidance following high heels petition appeared first on Personnel Today. Read more »

Criminal law and fatalities in the workplace: what HR needs to know

Fatalities in the workplace are a challenge for HR and the stakes are high with the potential for criminal charges,... The post Criminal law and fatalities in the workplace: what HR needs... 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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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 »
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