An investor revolt could be building at United Utilities after a shareholder advisory group urged investors to vote against a new pay policy that would hand the company’s top executives hundreds of thousands of pounds in additional fixed remuneration. Institutional Shareholder Services has recommended shareholders reject the proposals at United Utilities’ annual meeting on 17
Employers will be required to consult workers before introducing or reviewing workplace tipping policies under revised statutory guidance published by the government ahead of new rules due to take effect in October 2026. The government has published its response to a consultation on tipping legislation alongside a revised draft Code of Practice reflecting additional obligations
Artificial intelligence, it is clear, is already transforming the workplace. But, left untrammelled to take jobs, is there a risk for HR that, rather than a being positive tool for change, it becomes the defining industrial relations battleground of the decade? Nic Paton investigates. “The rise of artificial intelligence is the next Industrial Revolution,” enthused
Embedding AI in your organisation has to be about creating the right experience for your employees not just the technology, a report has argued. In fact, the organisations making the most progress in terms of AI integration are the ones using this new technology to remove friction rather than simply replacing people, the report, The
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has urged the Low Pay Commission to halt the narrowing of the gap between the national minimum wage and the national living wage, warning that further increases could make it harder for young people to find work. In its submission to the commission, the REC argued that maintaining lower
Our latest crop of senior HR appointments from June and July includes roles at Kier, Aegon and Halo. Compiled and edited by Zoe Wickens and Adam McCulloch. Jo Hodge, Marshalls Hard landscaping, building and roofing products supplier Marshalls has appointed Jo Hodge as chief people officer. In her role, Hodge will lead the group’s people
Federal funding could help employers prepare for disruption in the labor market, but the money is often difficult to access, Assistant Labor Secretary Henry Mack told SHRM26 attendees. Source: www.hrdive.com
Tuesday 14 July 2026, 11:00am BST With the new unfair dismissal protections coming into force in January 2027, HR and reward professionals need to understand how the risk landscape has changed. Qualifying periods for ordinary unfair dismissal protection drop from two years to just six months, but the statutory cap on unfair dismissal compensatory awards
The number of employee‑owned businesses receiving tax clearance fell to a four‑year low in Q1 2026, according to data obtained by Price Bailey accountancy firm. Data released by HMRC under the Freedom of Information Act showed that only 90 employee ownership trusts (EOTs) received tax clearance in the first quarter of this year, the lowest
With so many headlines about high unemployment, it’s not surprising that employers feel complacent about employees not wanting to leave. But not paying attention to your flight risks could prove difficult once the job market starts to recover, says Bharat Siyani. Staff retention strategies aren’t a top priority right now. That’s what I’m hearing from
