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 »

Wales shorter week trial would create thousands of jobs, report finds

There is significant support for a shorter working week in Wales, with 57% of the public stating that they would support a four-day week. The post Wales shorter week trial would create... Read more »

‘Four-day week’ trials transform Icelandic employment

Trials of reduced working hours have led to new employment contracts for many people in Iceland. The post ‘Four-day week’ trials transform Icelandic employment appeared first on Personnel Today. Read more »

Covid-19 blow to firms recruiting Indian workers

Health services, finance businesses and IT firms likely to miss out on highly skilled Indian workers. The post Covid-19 blow to firms recruiting Indian workers appeared first on Personnel Today. Read more »

Top 10 HR questions February 2021: Vaccination and IR35

Can employers insist their staff have a coronavirus vaccination? What is IR35? Last month’s big HR questions answered by XpertHR… The post Top 10 HR questions February 2021: Vaccination and IR35 appeared... Read more »

Black police inspector makes complaint after ‘false accusations’

A senior black police inspector who was stopped in his car by two white officers has complained of racial harassment. The post Black police inspector makes complaint after ‘false accusations’ appeared first... Read more »

Telecoms giant awaits verdict on top executives in staff suicides case

A trial of senior executives could lead to jail sentences over a wave of suicides as employees suffered appalling levels of workplace stress The post Telecoms giant awaits verdict on top executives... Read more »

Government to offer cash incentives in teacher retention battle

Teachers are to be offered cash incentives and more support with work-life balance in a bid to attract more recruits... The post Government to offer cash incentives in teacher retention battle appeared first... Read more »

Tougher sentences for attacks on emergency workers

Prison terms for individuals who assault emergency workers will increase from six months to a year under a new law... The post Tougher sentences for attacks on emergency workers appeared first on Personnel... Read more »

Improve wellbeing by becoming ‘conversationally intelligent’

Workplace conversations happen all the time of course, but “good” conversation – talking that makes change happen or calms conflict...

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