Dr Jonathan Lord, Author at Elite Business Magazine

Dr Jonathan Lord

Dr Jonathan Lord is a Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management and Employment Law at the University of Salford Business School.

Dr Lord previously worked as a HR Director, Manager and Consultant across a range of sectors, including the transport and construction industries, while also having experience carrying out HR projects within the public and voluntary sectors.

In addition, he is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, as well as a Member of the British Academy of Management and Industrial Law Society.

His specialist research area focuses on labour law, particularly how this is governed as well as how the protection of workers has developed through history. He has also extensively researched employment tribunals and their importance within the employment relationship.

Navigating the new industrial landscape: what upcoming UK strikes mean for business

Dr Jonathan Lord

Dec 16 '25

UK businesses might have hoped the post-pandemic strike wave had peaked back in 2023. In reality, industrial unrest has simply changed gear

Job hugging: the new quiet reality in the labour market

Dr Jonathan Lord

Oct 20 '25

In the early 2020s, job-hopping became virtually synonymous with ambition, career trajectory, and upward mobility

The Employment Rights Bill Roadmap: what UK businesses need to know

Dr Jonathan Lord

Aug 15 '25

The UK Government’s recently published Employment Rights Bill Implementation Roadmap marks a watershed moment in the evolution of employment law

Understanding the Fair Work Agency: what UK employers and businesses need to know

Dr Jonathan Lord

Jul 15 '25

As part of the UK government’s proposed Employment Rights Bill, the creation of a new Fair Work Agency marks a significant development in the regulation of employment standards

Employing people with ADHD: unlocking untapped potential in the workplace

Dr Jonathan Lord

May 22 '25

In today’s evolving workplace, diversity is not just about gender, race or age, it’s also about other protected characteristics, including neurodiversity

The use of WhatsApp messages in UK employment tribunals: evidence, ethics and evolving norms

Dr Jonathan Lord

Apr 14 '25

In recent years, WhatsApp and similar messaging platforms have become ubiquitous in personal and professional communication

Four day working week: a new era of work or a utopian dream?

Dr Jonathan Lord

Mar 19 '25

As the UK witnesses growing adoption of this model among businesses, the question remains: is the four-day work week the future of employment, or is it an idealistic vision that only suits select industries?

Is working from home here to stay?

Dr Jonathan Lord

Feb 13 '25

Working from home (WFH) in the UK has become a significant trend, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated its adoption

Employment law 2024: A year of impactful changes

Dr Jonathan Lord

Jan 15 '25

2024 marked a pivotal period of legal reform, bringing notable changes in areas such as holidays, family-related leave, new regulations on tips, and measures to address sexual harassment

Workers’ protection or business burden? The UK Employment Rights Bill

Dr Jonathan Lord

Nov 5 '24

On 10 October 2024, the UK government unveiled the Employment Rights Bill, which introduced significant reforms aimed at enhancing worker protections

How to navigate the increase in whistleblowing

Dr Jonathan Lord

Oct 14 '24

Whistleblowing in the UK is governed primarily by the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 (PIDA) this law provides protection to workers who “blow the whistle” on wrongdoing within their organisation

How to navigate employee wage demands

Dr Jonathan Lord

Sep 16 '24

The latest government data from August 2024 shows that the average weekly wage in the UK, including bonuses, across all sectors in England and Wales, is £690 gross, which translates to an annual pre-tax salary of £35,880.