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Fertility at work: Insights rom The F Word at Work live

Leaders of Fertility Matters At Work, a company dedicated to improving fertility support, and Deutsche Bank hosted ‘The F Word at Work’ live event yesterday (4 November), in partnership with wellbeing...

Diversity and inclusion | How employers can support black female leaders

As the new Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, assembles her top team, we asked HR leaders how employers can support and encourage black, brown and non-white female leaders.

Employment law | Gig worker firm slated for tipping law exception claim

A Netherlands-based gig economy firm has been criticised after it claimed that its contractors were exempt from new tipping laws in the UK, the Guardian reported on 3 November.

Men's health | HR: Do more to support men who are struggling

Movember, a month-long focus on male health, is an important reminder for HR to support men, and others, who are struggling in the workplace.

Working parents | Half of working mums unhappy with return to work

Half (52%) of working mothers in the UK who have returned to work after having a baby are not satisfied with the support they received, a report published today (4 November) by women’s educational...

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Budget | Autumn Budget 2024: HR reacts

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered Labour’s first budget in 14 years yesterday (30 October). We round up HR's reactions.

Employment law | Employers to publish sexual harassment action plan or be ‘named and shamed’

Employment law

The UK government is proposing that employers annually publish an action plan about their efforts to prevent sexual harassment within the workplace, or risk being added to a ‘name and shame’ list.

Personal development | Best of HR books: October 2024

Personal Development

We delve into the latest book releases for HR professionals.

Culture | Does the rise in temporary workers mean the fall of company culture?

Culture

As businesses invest in building strong values and a distinct company culture to differentiate themselves in both the customer and talent markets, a growing contingent workforce raises concerns about...

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Flexible working | Amazon employees slate “non-data-driven” return to office mandate

Hundreds of Amazon employees have criticised the tech company’s decision to require employees return to the office five days a week from January 2025.

Culture | Real change starts with measuring business culture

To make a real difference to organisational culture, HR leaders must prioritise data-driven actions and measurable KPIs.

Tax | What was missing in the Autumn Budget? HR responds

Did the Autumn Budget meet HR's expectations? We asked commentators what they wanted from the announcement made by Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, on Wednesday (30 October).

Retention | How HR can retain Gen Z employees

Gen Z employees are difficult to retain, according to Jane Lu, CEO of Australian fashion brand ShowPo.

Wellbeing | How to create a safe culture for discussing alcohol issues

Creating a supportive environment for employees struggling with alcohol requires a thoughtful, multifaceted approach that balances compassion with professionalism.

Budget | Autumn Budget 2024: HR reacts

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered Labour’s first budget in 14 years yesterday (30 October). We round up HR's reactions.

Language barriers | McDonald’s manager questions delivery drivers’ English skills

The campaign group Worker Info Exchange claimed that representatives of McDonald’s bullied, discriminated and exploited Uber Eats drivers after a leaked voice recording showed a manager raising issues...

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Cost of living learning hub

How can HR departments support younger employees to save money? 

Economic uncertainty has illustrated the need for HR departments to support employees’ financial wellbeing.

Financial wellbeing support: Where is the boundary for employers?

Employee benefits

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

HR software

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.

'Loud budgeting' is trending – here's what HR can learn

Cost of living

There’s a reason trends go viral. It’s because they tap into the zeitgeist and vocalise something lots of us are thinking. This is certainly the case with 'loud budgeting'.