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2024: Essential Employment Law Updates for HR Professionals

Employment law changes constantly, making it a challenge for employers to stay updated and make the necessary preparations in advance. The upcoming year, 2024, is no exception, as a wave of legal updates is poised to reshape the employment landscape.

Legal Speak – the dimensions of private workplace conversations

Considering the David Walliams data breach case, what insights can be gleaned regarding the legal dimensions of private workplace conversations?

The Immigration Challenge

Immigration has long been a topic that gets people going. Everyone has an opinion, not least politicians. Immigration was one of the most contentious issues at the recent Conservative Party conference where senior politicians announced a series of proposals to reduce the numbers of people coming to the UK to live, study and work.
Boris parliament speech

Queen’s Speech 2022: law to ensure flexible work axed

The much-anticipated Employment Bill was omitted from the Queen’s Speech, after being introduce as part of a Tory manifesto pledge.

Risky business – HR’s role in reputation management

The disruption to normal working life over the last few years has reinforced the critical role HR plays in managing a business' reputation – and, as recent media stories aptly demonstrate, it is the "people" news which can often attract widespread public attention.
Union claims P&O Ferries pay replacement workers less than £2 an hour

Union claims P&O Ferries pay replacement workers less than £2 an hour

Indian seafarers hired to replace sacked P&O Ferries crews are being paid just 2.38 US dollars (£1.81) an hour, according to the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers.

Ikea ‘no vax’ sick pay policy could be ‘divisive’ – CIPD

Questions have been raised questions about Ikea's decision to cut sick pay for employees who have not been vaccinated against Covid and need to self isolate.

Why we need to fight to protect freelancers

Self-employment, or freelancing, has been a cornerstone of the British economy for years. It has provided millions of businesses and people with flexibility, and been instrumental in ensuring that the British economy is one of the largest and most dynamic in the world.
Lack of menopause support puts women at risk

‘Lack of menopause support puts women at risk of disciplinary action and failed promotions’

Only one in five employees are aware of support at work for problems caused by the menopause.
Employees ‘uncomfortable with skipping isolation’

Research reveals employees ‘uncomfortable with skipping isolation’

A recent survey has revealed that 60% of the UK workforce wouldn’t feel comfortable skipping isolation even if they were legally exempt.
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Reward and Recognition for the International Workforce

In this webinar we explored the dispersed workplace and asked what it means to support employees all over the world.
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Year in Review 2023

In this specially extended webinar we bring back some of our previous 2023 webinar speakers to give their view on the past 12 months and gaze into the collective crystal ball of 2024.

Resourcing Models, Insource, Outsource or Hybrid what are the best solutions?

Discussions on the evening will be led by two invited experts Jim Richardson, with spells at Santander and Royal Bank of Scotland as Global Head of Talent, Jim now advises corporate businesses on their TA models. And, Ross Crook, Managing Director at Sanderson Solutions.
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Retention: Holding on to The Talent You Need

In September we explored retention in the workplace.
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In July as we delved into the world of employee benefits.
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AI in HR: The Perfect Balance

AI is hitting the headlines right now as experts forecast a future that’s powered by tech. But what will this mean for HR?
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RPO Market: Insource, Outsource or Hybrid – What are the best solutions?

The HR World and Sanderson Managed Services Ltd are holding an exclusive Round Table dinner to explore and debate the current RPO arena.

AI as part of the hiring, on-boarding and retention processes

The HR World and Sanderson Managed Services Ltd are holding an exclusive Round Table dinner to further the discussion of AI among Senior HR Leaders.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion: Reshaping thinking for action

Join us in March as our monthly webinar tackles equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Leading With Agility: How to give your business the behaviours and mindsets it needs for volatile times

Join us in February as our monthly webinar tackles learning and development in the workplace.

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Our January webinar tackled health and wellbeing in the workplace.

The role of HR in reputation management

The recent P&O mass firings have yet again highlighted the critical role HR plays in managing a business' reputational risks - and how it can go horribly wrong.
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The HR World with future of work experts Lloyd Dean and Alexander Low, from PA Consulting, will cut through the chaos and stay clear of the jargon in this 45-minute webinar to help HRs navigate the metaverse.

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Join us at this cross-learning, in-person event as part of The HR World Culture Clash series at RSA House in London on 20 Oct 2022.
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