Changes in Sexual Harassment Legislation: Key Takeaways for Employers

In October 2024, significant changes to the legislation surrounding sexual harassment in the workplace came into effect. These amendments aim to strengthen the protections for employees and create a safer environment in which they can work. As an employer, it is imperative to understand these changes and take appropriate measures to ensure compliance while fostering a respectful workplace culture.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly influencing various aspects of human resources (HR), particularly in recruitment, employee engagement, and HR analytics. Its ability to automate processes and analyse vast amounts of data is reshaping the way organisations manage their workforce.

As we step into 2024, the recruitment landscape continues to evolve, influenced by technological advancements, changing workforce demographics, and shifting candidate expectations. This year presents both challenges and opportunities for organisations aiming to attract and retain talent in a competitive market. Here are some key trends and best practices shaping recruitment in 2024.

Employers' liability insurance is required by law, but in any case it's smart protection for a business to have in place for protection against potential claims if one of your employees is injured or falls ill as a direct result of their work for you.

Employers’ Liability protects your businesses against claims for compensation by employees who have been injured or made ill as a result of their work for you. It does not reimburse you for your direct losses as a result of their injuries (i.e. retraining costs, losses to business income). For that you would need personal accident or key man cover.

The 23rd annual CIPD Health and Wellbeing at Work report, supported by Simplyhealth, reveals the highest sickness absence rate in over ten years. The average employee absence is now 7.8 days per year, a significant rise from 5.8 days reported before the pandemic in October/November 2019. Data gathered from over 900 organizations representing 6.5 million employees provide a reliable view of workplace health.

Whether you’re setting employee retention and turnover KPIs, doing benchmark research, or simply investigating the current state of the job market – these are key staff retention statistics and figures you need to know as we enter 2024.