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Social connection is important for 78% of workers, poll suggests

Nearly eight in 10 (78%) workers judge social connection at work to be important, according to research findings published yesterday (26 February) by leadership development organisation Call of the...

Misconduct | Police officer sacked for pretending to work from home

A former officer of Avon and Somerset Police who used a picture frame to weigh down her keyboard to make it look as though she was working, has committed gross misconduct, a panel ruled on Wednesday...

Reward and recognition | 'Peanut butter pay rises' are not as fair as they appear

Approaching half (44%) of organisations surveyed are taking, or plan to take, a ‘peanut butter’ approach to pay rises – where pay increases are uniformly applied across the business – according to a...

Diversity and inclusion | Costly EDI policies reduce productivity, thinktank claims

Embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within the workplace is placing “significant” costs on businesses, according to a report published by thinktank Policy Exchange on 23 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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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

Reward and remuneration

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

Employment law

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

Diversity & inclusion

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

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Employment tribunal | Former BA worker unfairly dismissed after indecent exposure arrest

A judge has ruled that a former British Airways (BA) employee who was accused of masturbating in front of a colleague was unfairly dismissed.

Conference | Reflections from Edinburgh People Power Summit 2026: HR's role in the NHS

I’ve been reflecting on chief people officer Fiona Hogg’s session at last week's People Power Summit in Edinburgh (19 February), which gave insights about culture, performance and learning in NHS...

Employment tribunal | Postal worker banned from 5am starts wins £13k

A tribunal has awarded a postal worker £12,925.59, after leaders at Royal Mail made him start shifts later than 5am once he returned to work from sick leave.

Technology | Met Police admits using AI to monitor staff

Metropolitan Police leaders at Scotland Yard have admitted to using AI to monitor staff behaviour and performance, prompting criticism from the Police Federation union.

Leadership | Essential priorities for new managers

Much of the advice new managers receive is built on slogans and assumptions rather than science. But successful management isn’t about adopting fashionable mantras and buzzwords. It’s about...

Conference | Save the dates: Thrive @ Work Week

What's the vision behind Thrive at Work Week – an umbrella term for three events – and why should HR leaders get on board?

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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.