The Supreme Court’s gender ruling is set to have implications for HR policy and work as the UK’s highest court has unanimously ruled that the terms woman and sex in the Equality Act “refer to a biological woman and biological sex”.
Industry News
Call for HR to Meet Cancer Needs
World Cancer day has re-emphasised the role of the workplace in helping people’s awareness and management of this disease.
Blue Monday: pre-emptive and holistic support required
Originating from a 2005 press release from Sky Travel which cited the work of psychologist Dr. Cliff Arnall, Blue Monday continues to serve as a wake-up call for businesses to look after their employees.
AI in Recruitment: ICO makes hundreds of recommendations
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has shared some key questions organisations should ask when procuring AI tools to help with their employee recruitment.
Budget 2024: Expected costs and promised investment
There was great anticipation around today’s budget for a number of reasons. Not only was this the first budget from a Labour government for many years, it has been trailed as the event which will dictate – or perhaps foreshadow – the nature of the new Government’s approach.
Financial Wellbeing: Women and non-managers face financial exclusion
An industry report has found that women and non-managers face significantly greater financial challenges than the average UK employee. The report goes on to suggest that HR isn’t addressing these people’s needs.
Take Time Out for World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day is an important one on the calendar for HR, not least because this year the theme set by the World Federation of Mental Health is workplace mental health.
Survey Identifies Recruiters of Choice
A report from eFinancialCareers has placed Michael Page as the large financial services recruiter of choice among candidates and employers.
Retention Works: Research indicates successful strategies
What can companies do to better recruit and retain professionals? Paul Deighton, Shipley UK’s Director highlights his company’s research into the subject.









