Navigating the deepfake dilemma: Essential insights for SMBs
As an HR consultant specialising in supporting small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), I am increasingly concerned about the rise of sophisticated cyber-security threats, particularly deepfake scams. These AI-generated audio and…
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace – New Act in Force from October 2024
The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023, set to take effect on 26 October 2024, introduces significant changes to the Equality Act 2010. These modifications focus on…
Minimum Service Levels During Strike Action Across Passenger Rail, Ambulances and Boarder Security
Recent developments in industrial relations are gaining traction following a key announcement in the latest King’s Speech by Rishi Sunak. The government is set to forge ahead with the implementation…
Update on key developments affecting UK payroll
To keep you in the loop on changing compliance and regulations affecting UK payrolls, we’ve gathered the latest updates on various aspects that may impact your payroll operations, including mileage…
People function role in navigating AI controversy: Lessons from Uber’s AI facial recognition and discrimination claims
The rapid advancement and integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology into various aspects of our lives has been met with both excitement and apprehension. One such instance is Uber’s adoption…
Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Implementing the National Minimum Wage
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) recently released its nineteenth ‘name and shame’ list, revealing 202 employers who failed to comply with the National Minimum Wage (NMW) regulations. These…
Navigating the EU AI Act: Implications for recruiters and employers
Introduction The European Commission’s forthcoming EU AI Act is set to introduce significant regulations surrounding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace. This groundbreaking legislation, expected to be…
Why your workplace could benefit from increased neurodiversity
Neurodiversity describes how there are a range of differences in how a person’s brain and cognition function, therefore recognising that we are all different in how our brain processes, learns, and…
Should your workplace have an office romance policy?
With Valentine’s Day approaching and with a quarter of all adults in Britain being in relationships with someone they met at work, it is quite plausible love may be in…
Suggestions for coping with the impacts of strike action
Throughout December and into January the UK has experienced continued strike action, involving NHS nurses, royal mail the civil service, driving instructors, paramedics and national rail. This will continue to impact…
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