Amelia Brand

United Kingdom

Editor, Journalist at HR Review

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Workplace culture attracts talent more than salary or flexibility

Oct 16, 2024 | hrreview.co.uk | Amelia Brand

Employees are demanding more from their employers, but nothing is quite as magnetic as an attractive workplace culture, according to research. WorkBuzz’s State of Employee Engagement Report 2022 reveals that 45 per cent of UK employees and business leaders rank “a great culture” as the most important factor when looking for a new job. The research was conducted with more than 300 UK business leaders, HR professionals and employees, and drew on insights from more than 400 UK organisations.
Six stress-busting tips for managing remote teams

Oct 15, 2024 | hrreview.co.uk | Amelia Brand

Remote working is one of COVID-19’s biggest legacies. According to government data, only one in 20 (5%) of the UK workforce worked from home in 2019. Fast forward to now and these numbers have more than doubled, with one in eight (13%) people working exclusively from home. But while many UK organisations report benefits such as increased productivity and a better work-life balance, the rushed transition to remote work hasn’t come without its challenges.
BBC director general bans use of ‘talent’ label as culture review begins

Oct 14, 2024 | hrreview.co.uk | Amelia Brand

In a bid to reform its workplace culture, the BBC has banned the use of the word “talent” when referring to high-profile staff, according to Director General Tim Davie. Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, Davie said the corporation is committed to fostering equality and addressing issues of workplace misconduct, which have come to light following recent scandals.
Woman’s employment tribunal case over missing leaving card dismissed

Oct 13, 2024 | hrreview.co.uk | Amelia Brand

A woman who took her employer to an employment tribunal over not receiving a leaving card has lost her case after it emerged that the card had been withheld due to a lack of signatures. Karen Conaghan, who previously worked for IAG, the parent company of British Airways, claimed that the company’s failure to present her with a leaving card amounted to a breach of equality laws.
Employers must protect workers from sexual harassment under new bill

Oct 10, 2024 | hrreview.co.uk | Amelia Brand

Employers will be legally required to protect workers from sexual harassment, including from customers and clients, under a sweeping new employment rights bill introduced by the government. As part of a series of measures unveiled on Thursday, the bill fulfils Labour’s pledge to enhance workplace protections within 100 days of taking office.
Skills certifications from tech companies set to become as valuable as degrees

Oct 10, 2024 | hrreview.co.uk | Amelia Brand

New data reveals that in a competitive and fast-changing labour market, UK employers increasingly expect their entry-level talent to join their workforce already equipped with job-relevant skills and hands-on experience. At the same time, university-age students and their parents are thinking more critically about the ROI of traditional three and four-year degree programs: most notably, whether students will secure a job after graduation.
Major overhaul of workers' rights announced

Oct 9, 2024 | hrreview.co.uk | Amelia Brand

The UK government has unveiled a significant overhaul of workers’ rights, introducing new measures aimed at improving conditions for millions of employees. Under the proposed Employment Rights Bill, statutory sick pay will be available from the first day of illness, and unpaid parental leave will be granted from the start of employment. However, some measures have sparked controversy, with critics claiming parts of the bill have been watered down or delayed.
Younger employees rely on friends rather than colleagues for career advice

Oct 9, 2024 | hrreview.co.uk | Amelia Brand

Research by Right Management reveals that British office workers aged 18-24 years are much more likely to turn to friends in similar jobs for advice, than to seek guidance from their immediate manager or any other colleagues (older or younger) in their team.
Rachel Reeves considers cutting tax-free pension lump sums

Oct 8, 2024 | hrreview.co.uk | Amelia Brand

Savers in the UK may soon face significant changes to their pension withdrawals as Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering cutting the tax-free pension lump sum. This would see the current limit reduced from £268,275 to £100,000, following recommendations from two major think tanks. Currently, savers can withdraw 25 percent of their pension pots tax-free after turning 55, up to the maximum limit.
2 major companies end work-from-home policies

Oct 7, 2024 | hrreview.co.uk | Amelia Brand

Two major companies—Dell and Flight Centre—have announced a full return to office work for their Australian employees. This decision comes as an increasing number of major businesses roll back remote work privileges, sparking debate over the future of WFH arrangements. Dell recently informed its Australian workforce of 1,500 employees that they must return to the office five days a week, giving them just four days’ notice.