This year’s HR Most Influential lists, featuring the UK’s top practitioners and thought leaders, were revealed during an exclusive event at Tower Bridge, London, last night (3 July 2025).
The UK government hasn’t wasted any time implementing the first measures in its immigration white paper, which aims to stop employers recruiting lesser skilled roles from abroad and focus on...
As UK chancellor Rachel Reeves faces continued media scrutiny for crying at work, we highlight advice for female leaders from panellists at last week’s Brilliance Summit, an event dedicated to...
The UK government released a roadmap for implementing the Employment Rights Bill on Tuesday (1 July), setting out timelines to deliver legislation that they say will “raise living standards across the...
As the UK's heatwave begins to subside, we asked commentators whether employees should dress differently in summer heat, and if HR should set the protocol.
In today’s volatile economic climate, organisations need effective strategies for responding to market influences that are out of their control, for example national insurance increases.
A former events manager is suing her former employer, the marketing corporation Herbalife, for £250,000, after being injured at a work-related summer retreat.
A former construction worker has won £26k at tribunal after withdrawing £100 from a company credit card for personal use.
It's time for employers to rethink how they attract and motivate their staff.
We delve into the latest book releases for HR professionals.
Changes are incoming for statutory sick pay, and a review of parental leave and pay is on the horizon. Who is set to benefit?
The term ‘Karen’ typically targets middle-aged white women and is a “pejorative and borderline racist, sexist and ageist term”, a tribunal judge has said.
A former sales assistant has won almost £5,000 in compensation after suing the Tartan Weaving Mill's owners, GL Attractions, for constructive dismissal, according to a tribunal document published last...
Job crafting can help HR professionals build the skills, confidence, and mindsets that support thriving amid the transformative effects of artificial intelligence (AI).
Entry-level jobs in the UK have dropped by almost a third (32%) since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022, according to research by job search site Adzuna. We asked commentators how HR can redesign...
No 10 Downing Street has been accused of implementing an effective ban on civil servants speaking at public events where journalists are present, the Guardian reported on Sunday (22 June).
Negotiating an employee exit is a key skill for any HR professional. Getting the right balance between showing strength in your position, showing compassion towards your employee, and getting a deal...
The cost of living may again become a problem this year, representing yet another challenge for employers.
Economic uncertainty has illustrated the need for HR departments to support employees’ financial wellbeing.
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...
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget has gone down poorly with employment experts, who have criticised its narrow focus on personal tax cuts and “bland and beige” policies.
