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Most parents of young children want flexible working, data suggests

Most (73%) parents of young children are more likely to apply for a job if flexible working is included in the job advert, data by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) revealed on Monday (1 June).

Training | Stabbing prompts call for better frontline worker training

Two London bus drivers were seriously attacked over 11 days, prompting union Unite to call for improved frontline worker training on Friday (29 May).

Wellbeing | Managing grief at work: Three top tips for HR leaders

Employees will always remember the way that their employer or manager responds to major life events, especially ones that trigger grief. So it’s worth getting the strategy right.

Legislation | Changes to parental and paternity leave rules

The Employment Rights Act 2025 introduced some of the most significant reforms to family leave in years, removing qualifying service periods that have long restricted newer employees. Implementation...

Recruitment | Government awards fresh funding for work experience placements

The government has created 300,000 more work experience and training placements for young people, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) announced on Friday (29 May).

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Where should HR draw the line?

Let’s settle the age-old debate, once and for all: how far should HR leaders support the ever-changing interests of employees, versus the business’ needs?

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News analysis | Antisemitic attacks: How employers can respond with inclusion

What actions can employers take to support psychological safety amid rising antisemitism?

Culture | Law firm boss suspended for harassing female staff

Culture

The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal has suspended a law firm boss who harassed five female employees between June 2016 and February 2019.

Leadership | What new CHROs should prioritise in their first 90 days

Leadership

Transitions to chief HR officer (CHRO) roles are increasing, with global CHRO appointments jumping 25% from 2024 to 2025. Whether you're transitioning into the role, or supporting someone who is,...

Disability | Police sergeant harassed officer over ADHD meetings

Diversity & inclusion

A tribunal has ruled that a police sergeant harassed an officer after calling her ADHD meetings “a load of nonsense”, The Times reported on Thursday (21 May).

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Employment tribunal | Tribunal awards ex-DWP worker £17k for adjustments failure

An employment tribunal has awarded £17,280 to a former Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) employee over disability discrimination and a failure to make reasonable adjustments.

Hot topic | How to support staff returning from serious illness

As the Princess of Wales returned to royal duties after being treated for cancer, we asked commentators: how should employers best support staff who return to work after a serious illness?

Sick leave | The red flags HR is missing on long-term sick leave, and what to do about them

Tightening fit note rules won't solve fraudulent absence on its own. HR must help employers spot common patterns.

Wellbeing | Most HR professionals are burnt out, or low, report highlights

The majority (74%) of HR professionals are suffering from burnout, according to a report published today (1 June) by training provider Ultimate Resilience, in partnership with employee benefits...

Corporate governance | Orkney Council expensed £186k on company credit cards

Council workers spent £186,000 on credit cards held by the authority last financial year, a Freedom of Information (FOI) request by the Local Democracy Reporting Service revealed.

Diversity and inclusion | Cutting investment in inclusion may cost organisations more than it saves

When budgets tighten, every line of spend comes under scrutiny. Today that scrutiny is intense, but risks driving cuts in the wrong places.

Cover story | Strengthen the 'soft skills' muscle: How to embed human-centric skills, organisation-wide

Nearly half (43%) of managers reported a decline in team members’ soft skills since the Covid-19 pandemic, according to research findings published in May 2025 by company culture consultancy theSHIFT....

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Shell boss urges employers to restrict their energy use

Shell’s CEO warned that Europe could face energy shortages next month, and advised employers to restrict workplace energy use.

Debt by design: Why employers need to fix how payday works

Employee benefits

HR leaders are in a unique position to eliminate ‘debt as a default’.

Workplace finance is the key to success in 2026

Employee benefits

A quiet divide exists in the workforce. On one side are employees who can absorb life’s shocks: an unexpected bill, a few days off sick, a broken boiler. On the other are those for whom a single...

Autumn Budget 2025: Implications and advice for HR

Learning and development

After UK chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled her second budget yesterday (26 November), we dig into the implications for HR practitioners.