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Hiring confidence at a record low, as redundancies rise

Employer hiring confidence is at a record low, and redundancies are on the rise, the CIPD's research findings suggest.

Employment tribunal | Woman who was dismissed on her day off wins £24k

A tribunal has awarded a former employee of skincare company Dermalogica UK £24,042.08, upholding her claim of unfair dismissal for being sacked on her day off.

Diversity and inclusion | Trans rights are human rights

Woman, man, trans, non-binary – terms which seek to spell out differences. How about ‘people’? That sounds far better.

Employment tribunal | NHS worker compared to Darth Vader wins £29k

A former NHS worker won almost £30,000 at tribunal, after a coworker compared them to the Stars Wars villain Darth Vader. The case highlights the importance of taking workplace culture, processes and...

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Skills | The skills mismatch problem

As the predicted skills needed to equip the future workforce continues to change, how can HR leaders keep employees up to date? Adi Gaskell investigates

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“Are you okay?” Preventing health crises at work

Amid record high suicide rates, and ever-increasing workplace pressures, how can HR prevent health crises at work?

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Employment tribunal | NHS worker compared to Darth Vader wins £29k

A former NHS worker won almost £30,000 at tribunal, after a coworker compared them to the Stars Wars villain Darth Vader. The case highlights the importance of taking workplace culture, processes and...

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Skills | The skills mismatch problem

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As the predicted skills needed to equip the future workforce continues to change, how can HR leaders keep employees up to date? Adi Gaskell investigates

Remote working | Farage's proposed clampdown on remote work: HR reacts

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MP Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform UK political party, made headlines last week by promising that local councils under Reform control would clamp down on working from home. He was subsequently...

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Diversity and inclusion | Why equality will define the future of work

Diversity & inclusion

By 2050, the UK workforce will be more diverse than ever, with black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds comprising a significant portion of the labour market.

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Leadership | How should HR effectively hire into senior leadership roles?

A paucity of candidates for high-profile senior policing roles, as well as a furore over leadership hiring at a major cancer support charity, has reopened a conversation about what sensitive and...

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Recruitment | What might the new UK-India trade deal mean for HR?

A newly minted UK-India trade deal offers the chance to address skills shortages and boost cost savings, but only if HR properly assesses recruitment strategy and manages auxiliary risks, HR experts...

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Recruitment | Recruitment lessons from the Papal conclave

Can HR learn any lessons about recruitment, from this week's papal conclave?

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Transformation | Weathering workplace storms: How to protect people during organisational change

What evidence-based strategies can help build organisational resilience during waves of change?

Remote working | Farage's proposed clampdown on remote work: HR reacts

MP Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform UK political party, made headlines last week by promising that local councils under Reform control would clamp down on working from home. He was subsequently...

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Pay and reward | How can HR prepare for the EU pay transparency directive?

The 2026 deadline for European businesses to implement an EU pay transparency directive is fast approaching, with Ireland being the latest country to turn this directive into legislation.

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Wellbeing | The ‘anonymity cloak’ – when confidentiality blocks connection

Anonymised, confidential support can prevent organisations from taking meaningful actions. But HR can help.

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The cost of living crisis has returned: HR must be ready

The cost of living may again become a problem this year, representing yet another challenge for employers.

How can HR departments support younger employees to save money? 

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Economic uncertainty has illustrated the need for HR departments to support employees’ financial wellbeing.

Financial wellbeing support: Where is the boundary for employers?

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The employer-employee relationship is one of the most important financial relationships. With the recent period of high inflation and ongoing economic uncertainty, many workers find themselves in...

“Bland” Spring Budget a flop for HR

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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget has gone down poorly with employment experts, who have criticised its narrow focus on personal tax cuts and “bland and beige” policies.