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).
Two London bus drivers were seriously attacked over 11 days, prompting union Unite to call for improved frontline worker training on Friday (29 May).
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.
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...
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).
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?
What actions can employers take to support psychological safety amid rising antisemitism?
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal has suspended a law firm boss who harassed five female employees between June 2016 and February 2019.
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,...
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).
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.
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?
Tightening fit note rules won't solve fraudulent absence on its own. HR must help employers spot common patterns.
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...
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.
When budgets tighten, every line of spend comes under scrutiny. Today that scrutiny is intense, but risks driving cuts in the wrong places.
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....
Shell’s CEO warned that Europe could face energy shortages next month, and advised employers to restrict workplace energy use.
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.
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