In a striking case that underscores the challenges faced by disabled workers in industrial settings, Hans Kohls, a deaf former employee at Tesla’s Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, has filed a lawsuit alleging wrongful termination and disability discrimination. Kohls claims that the company failed to
What does it take to create workplaces that thrive amid relentless technological disruption and shifting societal values? In an era where artificial intelligence reshapes hiring and employees demand cultures aligned with their ethics, human resources stands at the forefront of transformation. The
What does it mean to lose over £4,000 annually just for being disabled in a nation that prides itself on fairness, and how does this staggering figure reflect the harsh reality for countless disabled workers across the UK? They face a persistent 15.5% pay gap compared to their non-disabled
A staggering £88 billion boost to the UK economy could be unlocked if employment rates for workers aged 50 to 64 matched those of younger cohorts, according to recent research, highlighting a critical shift in workforce dynamics as populations age and traditional career models falter. With longer
What does it mean for a nation when 1.8 million people are out of work, a figure echoing the bleakest moments of the COVID-19 crisis, and how can HR professionals respond to this challenge? In the UK, unemployment has surged to 5% in the three months ending September, marking a post-pandemic high
The scale of diabetes as a global health concern is staggering, with nearly 590 million individuals affected worldwide, 70% of whom are of working age, highlighting a pressing challenge for workplaces. This statistic underscores the urgent need to effectively support employees managing this chronic
