More than one in six workplace disputes (16%) now involve disability discrimination, up from less than one in 10 (9%) two years prior, according to analysis of a report by the government's Advisory,...
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.
A gunman with an assault-style rifle stormed a skyscraper in the heart of New York, killing four people before shooting himself dead, the BBC has reported.
According to the Learning and Work Institute, the UK faces greater regional disparities in workforce skills than most other European countries. Closing this imbalance is an opportunity, and access to...
Resident doctors, formerly junior doctors, began a five-day strike on Friday (25 July), after calling for a 26% pay increase.
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Workplace certification body Great Place to Work released its 2025 UK's Best Workplaces for Women list today (22 July), naming 349 firms.
As the UK continues to face a shortage of skilled working-age people, it's essential that businesses retain Baby Boomers.
In the wake of the viral video posted last week which reportedly shows a software company’s chief people officer (CPO) closely embracing the firm’s CEO, HR’s reputation is again in the spotlight. We...
Staffing issues at the Environment Agency (EA) meant that thousands of water tests to identify potentially harmful pollution in rivers were cancelled in the last three months, the BBC reported last...
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.
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.
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.
The excessive amount of air miles racked up by officials from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has raised questions around implementing sustainable work-related travel.
Employers must engage in early conversations, to better plan their people resources over the summer.
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.
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 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...
