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Fewer women plan to upskill in AI than men

Fewer women plan on increasing their artificial intelligence (AI) skills and knowledge compared with men, new research has found.

Productivity | Should meetings be 'killed'?

Employers should “kill meetings” as they slow productivity, according to the CEO of financial services firm JP Morgan, Jamie Dimon.

Opinion | "People leaders have a duty to guide the correct use of AI"

HR professionals need to help set the guidelines for how AI-enabled tools are used by managers and staff.

Learning and development | How to hire the right coach

Don't trust a coach who claims to have it all figured out. No human being is that perfect, if perfection even exists. The reality is that every effective coach needs their own support network.

Employee relations | Police misconduct investigation spotlights workplace relationships

The chief constable of Hampshire and Isle of Wight police force is under investigation for potential gross misconduct relating to two workplace relationships, the force confirmed on Monday (7 April).

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Hot topic | How can HR prepare for statutory sick pay changes?

The Employment Rights Bill looks set to ensure that statutory sick pay (SSP) is available to all workers, from the first day of sickness absence.

Employment law | Spring 2025 immigration changes employers should know about

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Spring is finally here. The sun is out, as are snowdrops, daffodils, floral shirts and the government’s 132-page spring Statement of Changes to the UK’s Immigration Rules.

Employment tribunal | "Too expensive" employee wins £25k at tribunal

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A former executive who was sacked when her managers couldn’t afford to give her a pay rise, has been awarded £25,014 after winning her unfair dismissal claim.

Gig economy | Government sets tighter rules for gig economy employers

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Employers that hire gig workers are now legally required to carry out employment checks, the Home Office announced on Sunday (30 March).

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Bribery | Engineer involved in bribery was unfairly dismissed, tribunal rules

An employment tribunal has ruled in favour of an engineer’s claim for unfair dismissal, despite finding that the engineer had been involved in bribery.

Conference | HR spotlights wellbeing

Influential HR leaders inspired attendees of this year's Health and Wellbeing at Work exhibition and conference in Birmingham, on 11 and 12 March. HR’s finest showcased their views and expertise on...

Performance | We’re not our age, we’re our energy

When it comes to workplace motivation, generational stereotypes have long dominated the conversation. But what if we’ve been looking at the whole thing backwards?

Carers | Financial boost for working carers

Working carers are now able to work for longer without missing out on key benefits. How HR can further support carers in their places of work?

Employment tribunal | Lecturer wins £30k for discrimination against part-time work

An employment tribunal has awarded £30,000 to a part-time lecturer after deciding that she was unfairly treated compared with full-time workers.

Payroll | Take pride in payroll

Historically, payroll practitioners were seen as support staff for a humble back-office function, but that’s far from the case. Today, payroll practitioners increasingly share their pride in being...

Diversity and inclusion | Neurodivergent voices matter: everyone should belong at work

We've all been there: sitting in a meeting where the loudest, quickest speakers dominate, while brilliant minds sit quietly, their insights bubbling just beneath the surface.

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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.