The House of Lords, the UK's upper legislative chamber, has published a further report on Artificial Intelligence, focussing on ethical AI, safeguards over the use of data, support for jobs and new … [Read more...] about UK House of Lords warns against complacency towards AI
Artificial Intelligence and Recruitment – how to address the pitfalls
HR, rightly, has an uneasy relationship with AI. To the equalities practitioner, the downsides of a machine taking decisions based on a formula are only too apparent. How is the formula generated? … [Read more...] about Artificial Intelligence and Recruitment – how to address the pitfalls
Can shops make you wear a mask? Should they?
What should the role of retail staff be in protecting our health? Do they have to fight a culture war as well as the disease? "London is empty" chorused our friends "and there's practically no-one … [Read more...] about Can shops make you wear a mask? Should they?
We need to talk about whistleblowing
Whistleblowing continues to be in the news and is very much the focus of many a regulator. It is also being recognised - when done and managed properly - as a necessary part of good corporate … [Read more...] about We need to talk about whistleblowing
Mental health at work: How to support your employees
As part of World Mental Health Day, we wanted to look at how employers can support their employees with their mental health at work. Mental health is an issue that is becoming increasingly … [Read more...] about Mental health at work: How to support your employees
Employment law update: rapid change demands radical reform
So-called 'employment law': it's falling apart. Let's rip it up and start again. "The workplace is the crucible in which a society is forged" I say this, hopefully inspirationally but probably … [Read more...] about Employment law update: rapid change demands radical reform