Media regulator Ofcom has apologised for an “ill-judged” employee post regarding a job which involves monitoring pornographic websites for illegal content, and stopping children from accessing that...
Personal branding and HR careers are the focus of our latest HR Most Influential Podcast episode, which went live last Friday (20 December). It features an interview with Georgina Kelly, who ranked #2...
More than 140 former Facebook content moderators have been diagnosed with severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that was reportedly caused by exposure to graphic social media content.
Joe Ponte, CEO of Hotelplan UK, discusses his career path, inspirations, and the attributes of a brilliant HR director.
When preparing to invest in new technologies and processes, employers rarely assess the cost of doing nothing. But as 2025 approaches, the payroll industry needs to consider this.
Times are tough, but technological solutions can deliver smoother, more efficient management options for HR. Here’s how.
Fashion influencer Matilda Djerf has been accused of bullying and body shaming by 11 former and current employees of her clothing brand, Djerf Avenue. We asked how founder-led businesses can avoid HR...
A lesbian police watchdog worker lost her sexual orientation discrimination claim at tribunal after she engaged in behaviour that her manager described as “verging on stalking”.
When an employer’s boat is rocked by merger and acquisition activity, what’s the best way to retain employees? Edmund Tirbutt investigates.
We've seen a lot of backlash against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) work this year. But 2025 could be the year we find out what works, and get it right.
Fashion influencer Matilda Djerf has been accused of bullying and body shaming by 11 former and current employees of her clothing brand, Djerf Avenue. We asked how founder-led businesses can avoid HR...
As we near the end of this year, our '12 Days of Christmas'-style countdown rounds up key stories from each month of 2024.
Mansplaining: you can often feel it when it’s happening, but how can business leaders effectively address this behaviour? Gemma Stow offers her advice.
The workplace is changing. Our approach to leadership must evolve as their roles become more complex and demanding.
As we near the end of this year, our '12 Days of Christmas'-style countdown rounds up key stories from each month of 2024.
Not only do men in the UK have worse health outcomes than women, but they are less likely to seek support for their wellbeing. We asked HR how they can support men’s health in the workplace.
We delve into the latest book releases for HR professionals.
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.
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'.
