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COVID-19 reveals the state of health and safety at work
European Trade Union Institute’s Marian Schaapman explains how COVID-19 reveals the state of health and safety in the workplace.
Boosting employee mental health while WFH: Virtual commute anyone?
Hannah Paterson, Principal Consultant at Step5, points out how to spot if someone is struggling with their mental health from a distance and how to encourage a culture of wellbeing to prevent issues from developing in the first place.
Working in partnership to reduce economic shock in Swindon
Julia Stuckey, Business & Economy Manager at Swindon Borough Council, discusses working with a diverse range of partners to help mitigate the impact of the closure of the Honda factory.
Upskilling is the public sector’s responsibility
Samuel Schofield, VP EMEA, Udacity, discusses the importance of upskilling today’s workforce and the responsibility of the public sector in supporting this.
Is virtual training the future of work?
In this article, the Luminous Group explore the long-term benefits of digital-based training for employers and employees.
Three C’s for effective remote team leadership
Ann Rindone from The International Coaching Federation describes the three C’s for effective remote team leadership.
#ChooseToChallenge: International Women’s Day challenges gender bias
Nine industry experts discuss why it is important to challenge gender bias, stereotypes and discrimination in the workplace on International Women’s Day 2021 .
International Women’s Day: Tech experts discuss tackling gender biases
In recognition of International Women's Day, a range of influential experts in the technology sector discuss tackling gender biases in the industry.
How to tackle the gender gap in artificial intelligence
To celebrate International Women's Day on the 8th March, a diverse range of women across the AI sphere tell us what it’s like as a woman in the AI industry and provide practical tips for those looking to break-in.
Why is it important to have a great working environment?
Paul Wells from IM&M tells us why it is so important to have a great working environment.
Is EdTech here to stay in the post-pandemic learning environment?
Nikolas Kairinos, CEO, Soffos.ai, discusses whether EdTech has a place in the post-pandemic work learning environment.
What happens when the workplace loses its gravitational pull?
Tushar Agarwal, CEO and Co-founder, Hubble, discusses how 2020 broke all the rules around the way society makes life-changing decisions revolving around our proximity to work and how on a macro-level this will fundamentally affect cities, countries and continents.
Can employers only hire new workers who have been vaccinated?
Alan Price, employment law expert and CEO at BrightHR, offers his advice on whether employers can only hire new workers who have been vaccinated.
How to onboard new starters when working remotely
Luis Navarro, CEO and Co-Founder at Totality Services, discusses how you can make sure that new starters hit the ground running when working remotely during lockdown.
Can employers legally enforce compulsory vaccination on their workers?
Debbie Sadler, senior associate on the employment team at Blaser Mills Law, discusses whether or not employers are legally entitled to enforce compulsory COVID-19 vaccination on their workers.
The future of work is flexible
Scott Erwin, CEO and Founder of HireHand, explores the future of flexible working and how businesses may approach their staffing post-pandemic.
HR: Working from home during COVID-19
Helen Watson, Head of Employment Law at Aaron & Partners Solicitors, explores the issues around working from home during COVID-19 in this human resources focus.
How to avoid being caught out by the new Off-Payroll legislation
.Dave Chaplin, CEO and founder of ContractorCalculator and IR35 Shield, shares his top ten IR35 tips to manage IR35 status
Overcoming the challenges of recruitment in the age of COVID-19
Rachel Robinson, EVP Public Sector Services at Teleperformance, comments on how businesses can successfully recruit, onboard and train new starters all while working remotely.
Brexit briefing: Understanding new employment laws
Kathryn Barnes, Employment Counsel EMEA, Globalization Partners, discusses the changes to UK employment laws as a result of Brexit.
