Two million CeX customers told to change passwords after hack
Games retailer CeX has told customers to change their passwords after hackers stole the personal data of two million customers. The company owns around 300 stores across the UK, however it’s the details of customers using the online shop that have been hit by the data breach. The stolen information included names, addresses, email addresses and phone […]
Upcoming events: a conference, mud run, exhibitions and an award ceremony!
As well as being delighted to have been shortlisted for two business awards, HR Solutions are exhibiting at the SME2017 at the NEC in Birmingham on 3rd and 4th October; as well as The Business Show at Olympia, London on 16th and 17th November. We look forward to catching up with you at one or […]
Should criminal records be sealed from employers?
In the future, employers may no longer know if an individual has a criminal record. This follows a recommendation from an independent review of how the criminal justice system treats black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) people in the UK. The review, led by David Lammy MP, concludes that the UK should follow the U.S. system. In […]
McDonald’s workers strike over low pay and zero hours contracts
McDonald’s employees recently staged their first UK strike, following rows over zero-hours contracts and workplace bullying claims. The strike action signals the first time McDonald’s workers have walked out since the famous American burger chain came to the UK more than forty years ago. The staff also want their pay to increase to £10 an […]
Staying away from employment tribunals
HR Solutions Webinar: Staying away from employment tribunals Most employers will be aware of the recent decision of the Supreme Court, to the effect that the introduction of the high level fees in the employment tribunal was unlawful. The fees were introduced just over 4 years ago and resulted in a huge – over 70% […]
How can we close the gender pay gap?
Back in July, the BBC found itself right in the centre of the UK’s gender pay gap debate. The corporation had published the salaries of its highest-paid employees, revealing the pay of some of its top earners. Examples included salaries of around £2.2m for Chris Evans and £1.75m for Gary Lineker. The revelations left the […]
Critics warn leaked immigration proposals could see the exploitation of migrant workers
The government has come under fire after leaked Home Office files reveal proposals to curb low-skilled EU migration. The leaked immigration proposals also show plans for stricter ‘right to work’ checks. The controversial proposals have seen the government accused of allowing bad bosses to exploit migrants and undercutting good employers. The leaked draft proposals […]
Cyber hack leaves Equifax facing a $70 billion class-action lawsuit
Equifax faces a huge class action lawsuit after revelations that the credit reporting agency had suffered a huge data breach. Two women in Oregon U.S. filed the lawsuit on behalf of all affected consumers. It followed an extensive data breach that could see personal information of 143 million American’s compromised. Accused of negligence The company […]
Barclays installs motion sensors to monitor how often their bankers use their desks
Staff working for Barclays plc in London arrived at work to discover black boxes underneath their desks. Their bank bosses had installed tracking devices to monitor how often staff used their desks. The devices, known as OccupEye, use heat and motion sensors to log how long people remain at their posts. Their purpose is to […]
Traveller family sentenced for forcing vulnerable people into slavery
Eleven members of a Lincolnshire traveller family have received convictions for forcing vulnerable people to work for them. The gang targeted homeless people and those with learning disabilities or drug and alcohol problems. The 18 victims had to work for the Rooney family for little or no wages. They also had to live in shocking […]
Man wins tribunal over sacking for Facebook post
A man sacked from his job for sharing a rival butcher’s special offers on Facebook, has been awarded a pay out of £6,091, after winning an employment tribunal against his former bosses. Michael Hayward had worked for Wigan-based butchers Noel Chadwick, for seven and a half years before being fired for recommending a discount from […]
Tackling Obstacles for Young Minds
Young Minds are the UK’s leading charity committed to improving the mental health and wellbeing of children. Help us help Young Minds Ten of us from HR Solutions under the team name #HRmy are committed to the muddy challenge of tackling over 30 obstacles along a 6Km run organised by Uventure, to raise £1000 […]
Trust me – the importance of background checks
HR Solutions Webinar: “Trust me” – the importance of background checks All employers have a legal obligation to check the right of all new employees to work in the UK. In addition to this, it is worth considering other pre-employment checks to ensure that you take sensible steps to protect your organisation. There have been […]
Comment to secretary costs defence firm £360,000 compensation
A court has ordered BAE systems to pay out £360,000 to a secretary after a manager told her that women are more emotional about things than men. A tribunal hearing had instructed the arms manufacturer to make the compensation payment to Marion Konczak in 2014. However, the firm lodged an appeal claiming the judgement was […]
Hopes for paid bereavement leave for parents
Grieving parents could receive statutory paid bereavement leave if a new law introduced to Parliament gets the green light. The Parental Bereavement (Pay and Leave) Bill will provide working parents with paid time off from work to grieve for the loss of their child. The government says the new Bill delivers on its pledge to […]
Does the BBC top earners’ salaries list reveal its gender pay gap?
The BBC finds itself accused of discrimination, following the recent publication of its top earners salaries. The publication revealed a significant gender pay gap across that level within the organisation. This year is the first time the BBC has published the salaries of those who earned at least £150,000 last year. Radio 2 presenter Chris […]
Managing personal relationships at work
We all want our employees to get along, but what happens when close working friendships develop into full-blown personal relationships? Strong working relationships can result in loyalty, determination to pull together and succeed, and increased productivity. Personal relationships are great when they are going well. When they go wrong, things can get complicated and the relationship […]
The Taylor Review: what you need to know
Finally published a year after its announcement, “Good Work: The Taylor Review of Modern Working Practices” runs to 116 pages and contains many recommendations for change, including several that are of particular interest to employers and HR teams. ‘Worker’ status scrapped The Taylor Review proposes that a new category, ‘dependent contractor’, should replace the current […]
The impact of GDPR on HR and personal data
It’s impossible to have escaped the fact that next year, new stricter rules on data protection will come into force that will introduce more stringent rules on how companies handle personal data. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will replace the current Data Protection Act. From 25 May 2018, GDPR will change how organisations store and […]
School’s Out for Summer
HR Solutions Webinar: School’s out for summer Summer immediately brings to mind sunshine, sand, Pimms, strawberries and cream, holidays, festivals and Wimbledon. But for many managers it is also a period of juggling tight resources, as employees submit competing requests for annual leave because they need time off for childcare, to attend summer festivals and […]
