Millions of workers will gain day-one rights to parental leave in April this year, after the government laid new measures before Parliament on 12 January, according to the Department for Business and...
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is set to raise the salary of its chief executive role to attract senior talent, after recruiters warned that the current pay was too low, the BBC reported...
Our pick of the latest releases for HR professionals.
HR professionals have a rare opportunity to influence proposed immigration rules, and propose pragmatic alternatives.
The number of recruitment firms offering permanent placements fell at their sharpest rate since August in December 2025, according to a data released today (12 January).
Rising costs are making things increasingly difficult for all of us, but innovative solutions can help ease the burden for both businesses and employees.
Gemma Oxley, head of people – group functions at Specsavers, shares her vision for the future of HR.
Amid a raft of policy and tax announcements in the recent Budget, one of the most significant pro-business changes could be going under the radar.
What can HR leaders expect in 2026? Commentators offer their predictions about retention, authenticity and recruitment.
Spotify’s chief HR officer, Anna Lundström, spoke exclusively to HR magazine about how the music streaming giant is preparing its workplace for the future, by harnessing a culture of innovation and...
A volunteer actor has lost a tribunal claim arguing she should have been paid as a worker for performing at the Cambridge Shakespeare Festival.
Glitchy wifi, crashing laptops and unreliable printers have a serious effect on how many employees feel at work.
How should HR prepare for the Employment Rights Act's impact on statutory sick pay (SSP)? Employment law director Gill McAteer offers advice.
The UK government has tightened visa rules by raising the English language requirements for several major work routes, effective from yesterday (8 January 2026).
Metropolitan Police staff are due to walk out for six more days this month in a row over pay, Unite the Union announced on 6 January.
Having a robust domestic abuse policy is a thoughtful way for employers to address a critical issue. Here are the key considerations to bear in mind.
Gemma Oxley, head of people – group functions at Specsavers, shares her vision for the future of HR.
A quiet divide exists in the workforce. On one side are employees who can absorb life’s shocks: an unexpected bill, a few days off sick, a broken boiler. On the other are those for whom a single...
After UK chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled her second budget yesterday (26 November), we dig into the implications for HR practitioners.
It's long past time for HR and payroll teams to rethink pay cycles and benefits.
The bosses of Britain’s largest listed companies took home record-high pay packets for the third successive year, according to a report released by High Pay Centre on Sunday (17 August).
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