Ryan Fowler, Author at Workplace Journal

RCN members discuss challenges with Health Secretary Victoria Atkins

RCN members met with Health Secretary Victoria Atkins to discuss critical issues in nursing, including staffing, pay disparities, and the ethical recruitment of overseas staff, seeking stronger commitments from the government.

10/04/2024

Employee Relations·News·Organisational & Employee Development·Recruitment & HR

UNISON Health Conference highlights concerns over NHS insourcing practices

At UNISON's health conference, debates revealed concerns about insourcing practices within the NHS, highlighting how private companies are often brought in, potentially compromising staff conditions and not necessarily improving service delivery.

10/04/2024

Employee Relations·News·Organisational & Employee Development

UNISON calls for increased flexible working in the NHS

Following a survey, UNISON advocates for more flexible working practices within the NHS to help retain and attract staff.

10/04/2024

Health & Wellbeing·News·Organisational & Employee Development

Prime Minister announces crackdown on retail crime, retail worker assault to be made criminal offence

New government crackdown targets retail crime, making assaulting a retail worker a standalone criminal offence.

10/04/2024

Health & Wellbeing·Legal·News·Politics

Survey reveals water workers face increased abuse amid sewage dumping concerns

A survey links rising abuse of water sector employees to public outrage over increased sewage dumping incidents.

10/04/2024

Employee Relations·Featured·Health & Wellbeing·News·Risk Management

Football pundit faces £210,000 tax bill after IR35 appeal dismissed

Former footballer Neil McCann incurs a £210,000 tax bill after his IR35 appeal is dismissed.

09/04/2024

Legal·News

UNISON commits to advancing the Race for Equality campaign in the NHS

UNISON is set to strengthen its Race for Equality campaign, addressing racism in the NHS and supporting Black workers, as decided in recent conference motions.

09/04/2024

Employee Relations·Inclusion, Equality & Diversity·News

Health service urged to improve support for disabled staff and students

At UNISON's 2024 national health conference, the focus was on enhancing support for disabled NHS staff and students, with calls for reasonable adjustments and better policies.

09/04/2024

Inclusion, Equality & Diversity·News

South West health workers secure lump sum after strikes

Following strikes, South West health workers in Wiltshire and North Devon secure a minimum £1,655 lump sum bonus, with UNISON calling for equal treatment for all health workers.

09/04/2024

Employee Relations·Featured·News

IR35 reforms continue to challenge UK contractors, finds IPSE report

55% of contractors have turned down work in the past year because the roles were classified as 'inside IR35', reflecting ongoing concerns about the legislation's impact on flexible working.

09/04/2024

News·Talent Acquisition

Leigh Ann Schell appointed as Vantage Towers’ new CHRO

Leigh Ann Schell joins Vantage Towers as CHRO, bringing extensive experience to further develop the HR strategy amidst the company's rapid growth.

09/04/2024

Global HR·News

Bright Network survey reveals students’ use of Generative AI in job applications

A Bright Network survey reveals that over half of students are using generative AI to aid their job applications.

08/04/2024

Featured·News·Recruitment & HR·Technology

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Ryan Fowler

RCN members discuss challenges with Health Secretary Victoria Atkins

UNISON Health Conference highlights concerns over NHS insourcing practices

UNISON calls for increased flexible working in the NHS

Prime Minister announces crackdown on retail crime, retail worker assault to be made criminal offence

Survey reveals water workers face increased abuse amid sewage dumping concerns

Football pundit faces £210,000 tax bill after IR35 appeal dismissed

UNISON commits to advancing the Race for Equality campaign in the NHS

Health service urged to improve support for disabled staff and students

South West health workers secure lump sum after strikes

IR35 reforms continue to challenge UK contractors, finds IPSE report

Leigh Ann Schell appointed as Vantage Towers’ new CHRO

Bright Network survey reveals students’ use of Generative AI in job applications

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