Leadership &amp; Management

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HR | EHRC issues interim guidance on single-sex facilities

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has released an interim update for employers on the impact on single-sex facilities after Supreme Court ruling on definition of women

29 Apr 2025

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HR | People in the news: A&M, DSW, Jerroms Miller

In this week’s career moves, partner promotions and hires at PKF Littlejohn, Johnston Carmichael, Armstrong Watson, Albert Goodman, RSM, Jerroms Miller, Alvarez & Marsal, Dow Schofield Watts, Milsted Langdon, Charity Commission

25 Apr 2025

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HR | Menopause ambassador ramps up support for women to stay in work

Thousands of women are set to benefit from plans to boost workplace support as business leaders joined first meeting of government's Menopause Advisory Group

25 Apr 2025

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Business | Why do so few women lead accountancy firms?

Gender parity in leadership remains elusive and while more women are present in the boardroom, few hold the seats of real power and decision-making, says professor Geeta Nargund, chair of The Pipeline

25 Apr 2025

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HR | How does real Living Wage work?

Businesses have until May 2025 to register as a real living wage employer, but what are the benefits and costs, asks Stacie Cheadle, Croner-i technical writer

25 Apr 2025

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HR | People in the news: BKL, Johnston Carmichael, RSM

In this week’s partners promotions and hires, Scrutton Bland, RSM, Johnston Carmichael, BKL, 4most, ECI Partners, Bibby FX, Howdens, Chapel Down, Equipmake

17 Apr 2025

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HR | Judges rule legal definition of a woman based on biological sex

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has ruled unanimously that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex under the Equality Act

17 Apr 2025

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HR | Unlawful positive discrimination when recruiting staff

Stacie Cheadle, Croner-i technical writer, looks at positive action and how employers can stay on the right side of the law

17 Apr 2025

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HR | People in the news: RSM, Robson Laidler, AAT

In this week’s career moves, partner promotions and hires at RSM, Robson Laidler, Clayton & Brewill, Azets, HaysMac, RT Marke, Bishop Fleming, AAT, IFAC, FCA

11 Apr 2025

HR | Managing stress at work

For anyone working in stressful accounting and finance jobs, managing stress at work and providing the right support to staff is vital, explains Stacie Cheadle, content consultant at Croner-i

11 Apr 2025

HR | People in the news: S&W, Bishop Fleming, HaysMac

In this week’s career moves, partner promotions and hires at Gerald Edelman, Armstrong Watson, Jerroms, RSM, Cooper Parry, Wilson Wright, PKF Francis Clark, Switalskis Solicitors, Reconomy

4 Apr 2025

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HR | Register for webinar on employment law changes

Join our webinar on the latest changes to employment law on 7 April

4 Apr 2025

Training & CPD

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HR | How to carry out an effective performance appraisal

Stacie Cheadle, Croner-i technical writer, looks at what makes a good appraisal and what employers need to think about

4 Apr 2025

HR | National minimum wage rate up 6.7%

April sees increases in national minimum wage and family friendly statutory payments. Our experts at Croner-i CIPD HR-inform provide a rundown of the key changes, rate rises and legal requirements

1 Apr 2025

Legal & Guidance

Business | Alison Duncan to become chair of EY

EY has named Alison Duncan as next UK chair, subject to a partner vote, putting the top leadership in the hands of two highly respected and influential women

31 Mar 2025

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