‘Ee-bah-gum’: accent bias still afflicts UK

Pronounced regional accents can be a barrier to career progress and social mobility, as they are perceived negatively by some... The post ‘Ee-bah-gum’: accent bias still afflicts UK appeared first on Personnel Today. Read more »

Part-time parents missing out on promotion

Parents who work part time are penalised with just a 21% chance of being promoted within three years. The post Part-time parents missing out on promotion appeared first on Personnel Today. Read more »

7th Circuit Curtails Applicants’ Age-Discrimination Lawsuits

Requiring job applicants to have no more than a certain number of years of experience is not age discrimination, the full 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has decided. Read more »

Hot Blue-Collar Jobs

Three blue-collar jobs are among the 20 fastest-growing occupations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: solar photovoltaic installers, wind turbine service technicians and bicycle repairers. Read more »

Top 10 HR questions January 2019: Holiday pay, overtime and tax on exit payments

How should employers deal with overtime when calculating holiday pay? Does it make a difference if the overtime is voluntary,... The post Top 10 HR questions January 2019: Holiday pay, overtime and tax... Read more »

Third of UK companies considering Brexit move abroad

A third of UK companies are looking to relocate abroad because of fears over Brexit. An Institute of Directors (IoD)... The post Third of UK companies considering Brexit move abroad appeared first on Personnel... Read more »

Italy: E-Mailing Confidential Data Could Be a Crime

An employee in Italy who e-mailed confidential data to a colleague who was not authorized to access the information violated the criminal code, the Italian Supreme Court of Cassation ruled on Jan.... Read more »

Germany: Avoid 10 Pitfalls When Employing Staff

German employment law is complex and subject to various statutory regulations that often are widely unknown to foreign companies planning to hire staff in Germany. Read more »

UK: Work Access for EU and British Citizens Would Change if There Is a No-Deal Brexit

The pressure is on to avoid a no-deal Brexit and there’s good reason why. Read more »

RAD Awards 2019 winners: Pink Squid take Work of the Year for Capgemini campaign

Recruitment advertising agency Pink Squid won Work of the Year tonight at the RAD Awards 2019 for its “Active Inclusion”... The post RAD Awards 2019 winners: Pink Squid take Work of the Year... Read more »
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