Embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within the workplace is placing “significant” costs on businesses, according to a report published by thinktank Policy Exchange on 23 February.
I’ve been reflecting on chief people officer Fiona Hogg’s session at last week's People Power Summit in Edinburgh (19 February), which gave insights about culture, performance and learning in NHS...
Our pick of the latest releases for HR professionals.
A tribunal has awarded a postal worker £12,925.59, after leaders at Royal Mail made him start shifts later than 5am once he returned to work from sick leave.
Metropolitan Police leaders at Scotland Yard have admitted to using AI to monitor staff behaviour and performance, prompting criticism from the Police Federation union.
For too long, coaching has been seen as the preserve of a few top talents. But finding ways to open up coaching opportunities for all employees not only lets everyone benefit, it also enables...
Around half (51%) of UK adults report that job applicants are undesirable to employers when they reach their mid-50s, according to poll findings published today (16 January) by the Centre for Ageing...
NatWest’s annual report shows that its chief executive's pay package rose to almost £6.6m, while the staff bonus pool increased by 10.8%.
Changes to the UK’s Indefinite Leave to Remain rules would mark a major shift in immigration policy. HR professionals must stay informed.
Supporting colleagues during Ramadan is a practical way to strengthen inclusion and belonging within an organisation.
Much of the advice new managers receive is built on slogans and assumptions rather than science. But successful management isn’t about adopting fashionable mantras and buzzwords. It’s about...
What's the vision behind Thrive at Work Week – an umbrella term for three events – and why should HR leaders get on board?
A tribunal has awarded £60,747.53 to a worker for age discrimination and harassment after she reported feeling “humiliated” by age-related comments.
The postal workers’ union says Royal Mail is failing to meet its delivery targets as workplaces across the country are experiencing “chaos and demoralisation”.
Tourette syndrome is a neurological condition that causes people to make involuntary noises and movements, called tics. Those with the condition need a psychologically safe workplace culture, as Ione...
Hiring strategies must evolve to reflect current business demands.
More than half (57%) of workers who experienced bullying or harassment chose not to report it, according to findings from software provider Culture Shift.
HR leaders are in a unique position to eliminate ‘debt as a default’.
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...
After UK chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled her second budget yesterday (26 November), we dig into the implications for HR practitioners.
It's long past time for HR and payroll teams to rethink pay cycles and benefits.