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Anti-black racism is built into Met culture, report finds

Anti-black racism within the Metropolitan Police is “inevitable” under its current culture and leadership, according to a landmark internal review published on 7 October.

Reputational risk | BBC bosses quit over bias row

The BBC announced on 9 November that director-general Tim Davie and the head of BBC News, Deborah Turness, would step down from their roles, amid criticism over the BBC's editorial practices.

Compliance | How to safeguard employee data

The risks associated with employee data make it crucial for HR professionals to know what to do if there is a data breach.

Culture | Over half of UK professionals experience workplace ‘culture rot’

More than half (54%) of UK professionals say their workplace is experiencing ‘culture rot’, the gradual decline of an organisation’s values and culture that can lead to a toxic or dysfunctional...

Culture | McDonald’s acts to prevent sexual harassment

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has extended its legal agreement with McDonald’s Restaurants to strengthen measures to protect staff from sexual harassment, the EHRC announced on...

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Five ideas to find and retain the best ESG and sustainability talent

Looking to find and retain the best ESG and sustainability talent? Here are five key ideas to help you achieve that goal.

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Leadership | CIPD CEO Peter Cheese to retire in June

Peter Cheese, the CIPD's chief executive, announced his retirement at the start of the professional body's annual conference in Manchester today (5 November).

Technology | AI is coming to payroll, and that’s a good thing

HR software

For decades, payroll has been treated as a quiet back-office operation. Nowadays, the stakes are much higher.

Relocation | Informa CEO relocates to UAE

Global mobility

Informa chief executive Stephen Carter has changed his residency from the UK to the United Arab Emirates, to lead the FTSE 100 data and events group, the Financial Times reported on 31 October.

Young people | How businesses can play a crucial role in tackling youth unemployment

Learning and development

Employers must boost investment in youth employment, offering structured support and varied entry routes.

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Global mobility | How HR should respond to the impact of US immigration policy

The US is closing its doors just as the rest of the world is opening theirs.

Culture | Exclusive interview: How Southeastern Railway champions veterans' inclusion

Alex South, head of HR at Southeastern Railway and a Royal Air Force veteran, spoke exclusively to HR magazine about the company’s efforts to support veterans and mark Remembrance Day.

Conference | CIPD ACE 2025: Day two highlights

Discover our key takeaways from day two of the CIPD's annual conference, which concluded yesterday (6 November).

Employee recognition | Close the recognition gap

Solving the employee appreciation and recognition gap doesn’t always require costly or complicated programmes.

Health | UK’s health and disability approach ‘unsustainable’, report warns

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) published its Keep Britain Working review yesterday (5 November), calling for “a substantial shift in how health and disability are managed in the workplace”...

Conference | CIPD ACE 2025: Highlights from day one

The CIPD’s annual conference and exhibition (ACE) began yesterday (5 November) in Manchester. Here are our highlights from day one.

Culture | M&A isn’t just a numbers challenge; it’s a people puzzle

As the value of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity increases, there is a growing recognition that the traditional focus on financial metrics, synergies and industry positioning aren’t the only...

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Cost of living learning hub

HR needs to bring pay into the 21st century

It's long past time for HR and payroll teams to rethink pay cycles and benefits.

UK CEO pay hits record high

Reward and remuneration

The bosses of Britain’s largest listed companies took home record-high pay packets for the third successive year, according to a report released by High Pay Centre on Sunday (17 August).

Over half of Gen Z and Millennials are considering second jobs

Employee benefits

More than half of Gen Z and Millennials are considering a second job to help with the cost of living, according to research findings released yesterday (24 July) by benefits provider Boostworks.

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

Cost of living

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