Changes to trade union rules come into force today (18 February), marking one of the first phases of the Employment Rights Act 2025. We asked commentators how HR can prepare.
The Scottish government’s civil servants, who are required to work in the office for at least two days a week, are “rarely” in government buildings, according to The Herald newspaper (16 February)....
What kinds of support should employers offer to workers who suffer the loss of a baby?
HR leaders are in a unique position to eliminate ‘debt as a default’.
Leaders of the British asset management company Schroders agreed to a £9.9bn sale to US rival Nuveen, the Chicago-based firm announced on 12 February.
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...
An employment tribunal has awarded more than £12,000 to a woman it ruled was unfairly dismissed due to a flawed investigation process.
Accounting firm PwC has settled a former employee's age and disability discrimination case for £150k, the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland (ECNI) reported on Tuesday (10 February).
HR leaders will need to understand how significant changes to UK apprenticeships will impact their organisations, affecting recruitment and workforce development.
Labour’s concessions on employment rights have cut the estimated cost to businesses from £5bn a year to £1bn, according to a revised government impact assessment. But how will the Employment Rights...
Women and LGBTQ+ leaders may need additional support to lead with authenticity at work. Here's why, and how HR professionals can help.
HR professionals are uniquely placed to recognise and unlock the value that allowing colleagues to volunteer as a magistrate creates.
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.
An employment tribunal has awarded more than £12,000 to a woman it ruled was unfairly dismissed due to a flawed investigation process.
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.