IPSE welcomes Select Committee calls for clear employment definitions
The Association of Independent Professionals and the Self Employed (IPSE) has welcomed a new report from the Work and Pensions and BEIS Select Committees calling for ‘clearer statutory definitions of employment status’. The report, ‘A framework for modern employment’, proposes a new ‘independent contractor’ definition. This is particularly welcomed by IPSE, which has been campaigning […]
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Read More →Tackling gender equality and sexism in the workplace
The announcement in July of the BBC’s top earners once again threw the question of gender equality in the workplace under the spotlight. While it’s always a hot topic, the staggering pay gap between the wages of top-earning male, Chris Evans, and top-earning female, Claudia Winkleman, was met with outrage and criticism. Not only that, […]
Read More →Autumn Budget 2018: No roll-out of IR35 to private sector
The recruitment industry perceptibly breathed a collective sigh of relief after last week’s budget revealed that there would be no roll-out of IR35 to the private sector – yet. The Association of Recruitment Consultancies (ARC) welcomes the cautious approach adopted by the Chancellor in his budget in relation to imposition of the public sector tax […]
Read More →Employers planning recruitment drive despite Brexit fears
Nine in ten businesses are planning to add to their workforces next year, despite concerns about the impact Brexit will have on the UK economy. That’s according to in-house recruitment support specialist, JVP Group, whose Business Barometer surveyed 100 SMEs in England and Wales on their confidence, current view on Brexit negotiations and recruitment plans […]
Read More →How disruptive tech is driving recruitment evolution
New and disruptive technology is having an impact on almost every area of our lives, and our working habits are no exception. The use of artificial intelligence, chatbots, machine learning and big data are all contributing to a move towards greater automation, which is starting to have a profound impact on many industries. The most […]
Read More →Recruitment evolution combines data science with a ‘human touch’
Developments in data, machine learning, predictive analytics and digital technology have transformed the way organisations access and recruit much-needed talent. That’s according to recruitment experts Hays plc, whose new report Recruitment Remodelled examines the evolution of the recruitment industry, where the traditional human-centric skills of matching candidates with organisations are now working hand-in-hand with data […]
Read More →Calls made for more protection of gig economy workers
In light of Uber losing the appeal over its drivers’ working status, businesses and employees are calling on the UK government to provide more protection for those working in the gig economy. In a survey of nearly 5,000 workers and over 100 businesses by jobs board totaljobs, 90% of employees and 87% of employers said […]
Read More →GDPR: What recruiters need to know for May 2018
Graham Hansen, Associate in HRC Law’s Commercial team, knows next year’s data protection changes will impact all sectors. Some industries, however, may have more to consider when it comes to ensuring they’re compliant for next year. Here he explains more and gives recruiters three areas to focus on now to ready themselves. GDPR? The General […]
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Appeals court rules that Glassdoor must reveal anonymous user’s identities. Beyond Glassdoor, this sets a dangerous precedent making it possible to force online platforms to reveal names of anonymous users. What do you think about this? http://ow.ly/7i6F30gBLLx
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