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Black Friday weekend: How HR can support workers

Black Friday weekend (29 November to 2 December) is coming up, when workers will be busier than usual. We asked how HR can support workers over the Black Friday period. 

Podcast | HR Most Influential Podcast Series 4 has launched, with 'The Future of Work'

Series 4 of the HR Most Influential Podcast has landed, starring KPMG's James Devine.

Whistleblowing | Employees more likely to report sexual misconduct than malpractice

Seven in 10 employees (70%) would report sexual misconduct at work, research by whistleblowing platform SafeCall, published on 25 November, revealed.

Employment law | How to navigate Christmas parties under the new Worker Protection Act

When planning this year's festive parties, employers must navigate additional legal complexities.

Women's health | Optician awarded £15k for baby loss discrimination

A trainee optician has won nearly £15,000 for pregnancy discrimination after she was dismissed following leave she took for having a miscarriage.

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How to strike the right balance when it comes to reasonable adjustments

Supporting employees to enable them to thrive in the workplace – whatever their health condition or disability – needs careful attention. So how can businesses and HR ensure that they get the balance...

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Organisational effectiveness | Gen Z is teaching leaders how to lead

Every time I hear a leader bemoan their Gen Z employees, I want to ask them a simple question: when did setting boundaries become a character flaw?

AI | How to spot AI-generated text at work

Technology

At the CIPD's annual conference on 7 November, lexicologist Susie Dent explained how to spot AI-generated text at work.

Recruitment | Reeves accused of embellishing experience after editing LinkedIn

Recruitment

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been accused of embellishing her employment history by lying about her tenure at the Bank of England.

Pay | Musk to hire government worker for zero pay on 80-hour week

Employee benefits

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has invited Americans who are “high-IQ, small-government revolutionaries” to apply for an 80-hour-a-week job in the new Department of Government Efficiency, for zero compensation.

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Employee experience | Over half of employees are dissatisfied with onboarding

Over half (54%) of office-based employees said they were dissatisfied with their onboarding experience, a report by employee experience platform Cognexo, published today (25 November) revealed.

Governance | AI and data privacy: How can HR remain compliant?

There is no denying that AI tools can provide huge benefits to businesses, but use of AI tools in the workplace has clear impacts on data privacy compliance.

Recruitment | Is social media the key to recruiting young people?

The number of young people aged 16 to 24 years old who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) increased in July to September 2024, according to the latest figures from the Office for...

Leadership | How can leaders start well?

Kemi Badenoch's approval rating is lower than former Conservative Party leaders Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson at the start of their tenures, the Guardian reported on 16 November. This prompted us to...

Organisational effectiveness | Gen Z is teaching leaders how to lead

Every time I hear a leader bemoan their Gen Z employees, I want to ask them a simple question: when did setting boundaries become a character flaw?

Diversity and inclusion | The Inclusive Workplace Conference: What you missed from day one

The Inclusive Workplace conference began on 20 November. Here’s what you missed from day one of the event.

AI | How to spot AI-generated text at work

At the CIPD's annual conference on 7 November, lexicologist Susie Dent explained how to spot AI-generated text at work.

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Cost of living learning hub

How can HR departments support younger employees to save money? 

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...

“Bland” Spring Budget a flop for HR

HR software

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.

'Loud budgeting' is trending – here's what HR can learn

Cost of living

There’s a reason trends go viral. It’s because they tap into the zeitgeist and vocalise something lots of us are thinking. This is certainly the case with 'loud budgeting'.