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Editor's comment: The power of workplace conversations

Who is allowed to speak at work? Are workplace conversations productive, inclusive and safe to have?

Productivity | Summer slump: 61% of workers are less productive

Two thirds (61%) of workers report decreased productivity during the summer months, according to research findings published by the Global Payroll Alliance on Tuesday (5 August).

Employee engagement | How can HR create the right conditions for engagement?

There are clear reasons why business leaders must make sure that employee engagement remains high. But how?

Safeguarding | Abusive flight passenger jailed: How to protect staff from harassment

Recruitment manager Salman Iftikhar has been sentenced to 15 months in prison after issuing death threats and racist abuse at Virgin Atlantic cabin crew during an eight-hour flight on 7 February 2023,...

HR Excellence Awards | Extended deadline for HR Excellence Awards 2025

People wanting to enter the HR Excellence Awards 2025 now have until 5 September to do so.

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Hot topic | Should it be okay to cry at work?

A media storm erupted after UK chancellor Rachel Reeves was filmed crying during prime minister’s questions on 2 July. Reeves said she had had “a tough day” due to a personal issue.

Employment tribunal | ADHD tribunal claim win highlights need for neurodiversity training

Diversity & inclusion

A woman diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has partially won her claim against her former employer, IT firm Capgemini UK, for failing to make reasonable adjustments.

Digital transformation | Microsoft’s restructure highlights the human side of AI transformation 

Technology

People plan to leave their jobs due to poor adoption and integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. HR can turn this challenge into a retention opportunity.

Employment tribunal | "Laughed at" saleswoman wins maternity discrimination case

Employment law

A saleswoman from Manchester has won a maternity discrimination case after her new boss "laughed" at her when she said she wanted her job back, a tribunal heard.

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Research | Find space for conversations that matter

How can senior leaders realign their organisations to enable more meaningful conversations? Megan Reitz and John Higgins unveil insights from their research.

Productivity | Tackling workplace friction unlocks true productivity

Business leaders must address the root causes of workplace friction, to improve performance and productivity.

Employment tribunal | Carer wins tribunal after managers excluded her during meeting

An employment tribunal has awarded £2,500 to Scottish care assistant after she was "outnumbered" during a formal meeting in which the participants spoke Polish to each other.

Learning and development | Gen Z job seekers prioritise 'growth mindset' roles

More than half (52%) of Gen Z job seekers are prioritising positions that promote a 'growth mindset', research findings published yesterday (5 August) by Flexa, a platform for finding flexible jobs,...

Opinion | "Parental leave should reflect the diversity of today’s workforce”

Out-of-date policies are leaving single-parent families behind. But employers can redress the balance.

Volunteering | Volunteering shouldn’t just do good, it should grow your people

Corporate volunteering programmes often succeed at raising goodwill, but miss their full potential because they overlook a crucial stakeholder: their own people. Too often, volunteering is designed...

Health and safety | Openreach trials panic alarms as abuse soars

Frontline workers for telecoms firm Openreach have experienced a 40% increase in incidents of assault and abuse since 2022-23, The Guardian has reported. As a result, the business has been issuing...

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Cost of living learning hub

Over half of Gen Z and Millennials are considering second jobs

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.

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...