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Half of employees knowingly share risky social media posts

Half (49%) of employees knowingly post messages on social media that could expose their employers to reputational or financial damage, according to research by security firm CyberArk.

AI | HR predicts blended human and AI workforce, research reveals

Eight in 10 (80%) HR leaders believe that within five years, most workforces will have humans and AI working alongside each other, according to research published yesterday (5 May).

Diversity and inclusion | Why equality will define the future of work

By 2050, the UK workforce will be more diverse than ever, with black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds comprising a significant portion of the labour market.

Diversity and inclusion | Football Association bars transgender women

Transgender women can no longer play women’s football in England from 1 June, the Football Association (FA) announced yesterday (1 May). The Scottish FA made a similar decision at the same time.

Productivity | Third of employees would clock off early during a heatwave

Nearly a third (31%) of UK workers would clock off early on sunny days during a heatwave, according to research published yesterday (1 May).

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“Are you okay?” Preventing health crises at work

Amid record high suicide rates, and ever-increasing workplace pressures, how can HR prevent health crises at work?

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Compliance | Polygamous working isn’t just fraud, it’s a wake-up call for smarter screening

The recent news that a civil servant allegedly held multiple full-time jobs across different government departments has rightly caused concern.

Skills | Six in 10 Gen Z workers want more entrepreneurial freedom

Learning and development

Two thirds (67%) of workers aged 18 to 27 (Generation Z) aspire to own or lead a business in the future, according to research findings published today (1 May).

Risk management | M&S chaos: How can HR help prevent cyber attacks?

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As retail giant Marks and Spencer continues to deal with the after-effects of a cyber attack, we asked commentators how HR can help boost cyber security.

Personal development | Best of HR books: April 2025

Personal Development

We delve into the latest book releases for HR professionals.

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Compliance | Polygamous working isn’t just fraud, it’s a wake-up call for smarter screening

The recent news that a civil servant allegedly held multiple full-time jobs across different government departments has rightly caused concern.

Skills | Six in 10 Gen Z workers want more entrepreneurial freedom

Two thirds (67%) of workers aged 18 to 27 (Generation Z) aspire to own or lead a business in the future, according to research findings published today (1 May).

Leadership | Trump's 100 days in office: How should HR measure leadership success?

US president Donald Trump celebrated the 100th day of his second term in office with a campaign-style speech on Tuesday (29 April).

Job design | Beyond burnout: How HR can help build better jobs (part two)

You can’t see it on a spreadsheet, but every person in your organisation is managing an invisible balance, like a bank account of energy.

Pensions | How can HR help close the pension savings gap?

Single mothers, people with disabilities and carers are among the underpensioned groups that are most at-risk of retirement poverty, according to research published today (30 April).

Culture | BBC culture review: How should businesses audit themselves?

The BBC is due to take immediate action to improve workplace culture, after publishing its independent culture review on Monday (28 March).

Employee relations | Are good workplace relations the answer to Britain’s ‘productivity puzzle’?

At Acas, we see every day how unhealthy workplace relations can damage businesses, people and the wider economy. Conflict at work, when not managed early or well, is a hidden productivity killer.

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Cost of living learning hub

The cost of living crisis has returned: HR must be ready

The cost of living may again become a problem this year, representing yet another challenge for employers.

How can HR departments support younger employees to save money? 

Pensions

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

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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.