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Trade union reforms come into force: What HR should know

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.

Flexible working | Scottish civil servants ‘rarely’ in office

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)....

Health and wellbeing | Let the light in: Supporting workers through baby loss

What kinds of support should employers offer to workers who suffer the loss of a baby?

Pay and reward | Debt by design: Why employers need to fix how payday works

HR leaders are in a unique position to eliminate ‘debt as a default’.

Mergers and acquisitions | Schroders staff face US takeover: Communicating clearly in a merger

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.

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Why coaching for all is the way forward to build a better business

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...

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Employment tribunal | Flawed investigation prompts £12k unfair dismissal payout

An employment tribunal has awarded more than £12,000 to a woman it ruled was unfairly dismissed due to a flawed investigation process.

Employment law | PwC settles age discrimination case for £150k

Employment law

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).

Career progression | Apprenticeship reform is coming. Is HR ready?

Learning and development

HR leaders will need to understand how significant changes to UK apprenticeships will impact their organisations, affecting recruitment and workforce development.

Hot topic | How workers’ rights reforms will impact HR priorities

Employment law

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...

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Research | How to support women and LGBTQ+ leaders to fully be themselves

Women and LGBTQ+ leaders may need additional support to lead with authenticity at work. Here's why, and how HR professionals can help.

Volunteering | HR should champion staff becoming magistrates

HR professionals are uniquely placed to recognise and unlock the value that allowing colleagues to volunteer as a magistrate creates.

Recruitment | Workers aged 55 undesirable to employers, say 51%

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...

Reward | NatWest boosts CEO pay and lifts staff bonuses

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%.

Legal ease | Get ahead of immigration policy reform

Changes to the UK’s Indefinite Leave to Remain rules would mark a major shift in immigration policy. HR professionals must stay informed.

Diversity and inclusion | How to support colleagues during Ramadan 2026

Supporting colleagues during Ramadan is a practical way to strengthen inclusion and belonging within an organisation.

Employment tribunal | Flawed investigation prompts £12k unfair dismissal payout

An employment tribunal has awarded more than £12,000 to a woman it ruled was unfairly dismissed due to a flawed investigation process.

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Debt by design: Why employers need to fix how payday works

HR leaders are in a unique position to eliminate ‘debt as a default’.

Workplace finance is the key to success in 2026

Employee benefits

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.