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Two thirds of graduates use AI for job applications

Nearly two thirds (65%) of graduates use AI tools like ChatGPT to write cover letters and job applications, according to research findings published by workplace engagement platform Kahoot! on 22...

M&A | Wren acquisition saves 336 jobs

Wren Kitchens and Bedrooms has acquired manufacturer Moores Furniture Group out of administration, saving 336 jobs and keeping existing work on track for completion, KBBFocus reported on 19 January....

Diversity and inclusion | HR can support epilepsy-inclusive workplaces

You start a new job full of excitement and quiet determination. Years of hard work have finally paid off. But you haven’t told your employer about your epilepsy.

Workforce management | HR failures at hospital caused “considerable distress” among staff

“Ineffective” HR systems and management at Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) hospitals left doctors unpaid for months and caused “considerable distress” among staff, The Irish Times reported yesterday...

Employment tribunal | Solicitor struck off after lying about having cancer

The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal has struck off a man who falsely claimed that his cancer had returned, and submitted a fake medical report.

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Green benefits: How to attract and retain young talent

When budgets are being squeezed more than ever before, how can HR professionals strategically use employee benefits to attract and retain younger workers? Join HR magazine’s free Lunchtime Debate, for...

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Physical health | HR overestimates menopause support, data suggests

Almost all (92%) of HR decision-makers believe their organisation is meeting menopausal employees’ needs, yet 40% of women say they are unaware of any menopause policies, according to poll results...

Whistleblowing | NHS pays ex-CEO whistleblower £1.4m

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An NHS Trust has paid former chief executive Dr Susan Gilby £1.4m, after an employment tribunal found she was unfairly dismissed, according to a BBC report published on 15 January.

Performance management | Build a culture of sustained high performance

Culture

As workplace pressures rise, how can HR ensure that high staff performance is sustained? Emily-Rose Payne reports on the HR Lunchtime Debate.

Retention | ‘Blue Monday’ may be a myth, but the January retention crisis is real

Talent

This month especially, employers must prove to staff that they're seen, and valued.

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Graduate recruitment | How to futureproof graduates in the age of automation

HR must close the widening gap between what graduates know and what organisations need.

Wellbeing | Nearly half of workers only leave desks for toilet breaks

More than a third of British workers (35%) rarely leave the office during the working day, while 49% only leave their desk to use the toilet, according to research findings from telecoms firm Three...

Culture | TSSA union leader accuses GMB officials of bullying

The GMB union is facing new bullying allegations after the leader of the Transport Salaried Staffs Association (TSSA) accused its officials of attempting to force her out of her role, The Guardian...

Culture | Exploring the strategy domain – a strategic conscience for the organisation

Chief people officer Marika Stephenson and her team at the East of England Ambulance Service recognise a fundamental truth: business strategy isn’t separate from people – it is people.

Physical health | HR overestimates menopause support, data suggests

Almost all (92%) of HR decision-makers believe their organisation is meeting menopausal employees’ needs, yet 40% of women say they are unaware of any menopause policies, according to poll results...

Artificial intelligence | AI tops UK CEOs’ investment priorities despite limited returns

Eight in 10 (81%) UK chief executives are prioritising investment in technology, AI and data, but only 21% report revenue growth from AI over the past year, according to PwC survey findings published...

Social recruitment | Your essential conviction-aware onboarding checklist

Here’s an onboarding checklist that your organisation needs but probably doesn’t have yet: tips for onboarding people who have convictions.

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Workplace finance is the key to success in 2026

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.

HR needs to bring pay into the 21st century

Employee benefits

It's long past time for HR and payroll teams to rethink pay cycles and benefits.

UK CEO pay hits record high

Reward and remuneration

The bosses of Britain’s largest listed companies took home record-high pay packets for the third successive year, according to a report released by High Pay Centre on Sunday (17 August).