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Data reveals HR retention risk

Three in five (62%) HR professionals have considered leaving their role in the past year, according to research findings published today (8 June) by Iris Software Group.

Disability | Amazon UK to train 1,000 disabled young people

Amazon UK has pledged to train 1,000 young people who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) by 2030, the company announced on Thursday (4 June).

Culture | Ex-police officer faced “cruel hoax” call at work

A tribunal judge has described a workplace prank call as a “cruel hoax”, after hearing a former police officer was prank‑called by his colleagues, who falsely claimed that he had been complained about...

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Where should HR draw the line?

Let’s settle the age-old debate, once and for all: how far should HR leaders support the ever-changing interests of employees, versus the business’ needs?

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Legislation | Changes to parental and paternity leave rules

The Employment Rights Act 2025 introduced some of the most significant reforms to family leave in years, removing qualifying service periods that have long restricted newer employees. Implementation...

Employment tribunal | Tribunal awards ex-DWP worker £17k for adjustments failure

Employment law

An employment tribunal has awarded £17,280 to a former Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) employee over disability discrimination and a failure to make reasonable adjustments.

Sick leave | The red flags HR is missing on long-term sick leave, and what to do about them

Employment law

Tightening fit note rules won't solve fraudulent absence on its own. HR must help employers spot common patterns.

Wellbeing | Most HR professionals are burnt out, or low, report highlights

Wellbeing

The majority (74%) of HR professionals are suffering from burnout, according to a report published today (1 June) by training provider Ultimate Resilience, in partnership with employee benefits...

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Resilience | Michelle Obama urges young workers to build resilience

Michelle Obama, a former First Lady of the United States, urged young workers to develop greater “resilience” while speaking at the South by Southwest (SXSW) conference in London on Tuesday (2 June).

HR careers | Future leader: Harriet Robb, Canterbury Christ Church University

Nurse-turned-HR-leader Harriet Robb shares her HR career journey, and her future hopes for the profession

Compliance | How HR will deliver EU Pay Transparency

As the EU Pay Transparency Directive approaches its transposition date on 7 June, countries across the EU are taking steps to prepare for compliance, while the UK is closely monitoring developments...

AI | Six in 10 staff given no AI work policy, data suggests

Six in 10 (60%) employees report that their employer has no AI policy, or that they don’t know whether one exists, according to research published today (4 June) by Henley Business School.

Risk management | Court issues £350k fine in health and safety manslaughter case

A judge has fined UK Athletics £350,000 for the corporate manslaughter of a Paralympian while he was training in London in 2017, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) announced on Tuesday (2 June). 

Diversity and inclusion | Antiracism guidance gives “wrong impression”, says UK police minister

The UK government’s police minister Sarah Jones described an official antiracism commitment as giving “the wrong impression” yesterday (3 June), amid an ongoing investigation into police conduct...

Conflict management | Editor’s comment: Curiosity unlocks vital skills

One of the hardest skills to master – the ability to manage conflict, and to keep a cool head under pressure – is a soft skill, and it’s in high demand. All leaders must learn or sharpen that skill.

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Shell boss urges employers to restrict their energy use

Shell’s CEO warned that Europe could face energy shortages next month, and advised employers to restrict workplace energy use.

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

Employee benefits

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.