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Union claims airline will outsource 900 jobs to India – then return staff to UK on Tier 2 visas Trade union GMB has called on MPs to investigate British Airways’ plans to outsource up to 900 specialist IT jobs to an Indian contractor, which the union claims represents a breach of immigration rules. GMB said… Continue reading →

As Cabinet Office minster Matt Hancok unveils the latest stage of the ‘Talent Action Plan’ pledging to focus on metrics, including tracking candidates’ backgrounds during recruitment to encourage socioeconomic diversity of candidates applying for roles and with a number of large employers signing up to follow the plan including the BBC, HSBC, Deloitte there appears… Continue reading →

And top tips to avoid making the same mistakes The concept of equality in the workplace, and legislation to protect employees from being subject to discrimination, have been in place for many years. But the reality is that many employers still fall into the trap of discriminating against employees and potentially face hefty compensation claims… Continue reading →

Study suggests fear of harming career prospects prevents frank conversations; mentoring, EAPs and ‘mental health first aid’ can help Employees under the age of 24 are the most reluctant of any age group to discuss mental health in the workplace, according to a study that demonstrates a widespread fear that talking about such issues will… Continue reading →

It’s easy to focus on the wrong attributes, says the head of a leading independent girls’ school The scene might be an oak-panelled drawing room in an ancient college or a gleaming plate glass office in a high-rise building. Whatever the setting, when a board meets to begin the task of finding a new leader,… Continue reading →