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Just over a fifth of UK workers feel they belong at their workplace

Slightly more than one in five (21%) UK workers feel a sense of belonging in their place of work, according to research findings published today (15 January) by employee care technology platform...

Responsible business | How to balance AI adoption with ESG commitments

As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded within HR and learning technology systems, HR leaders face a new sustainability challenge: how to deliver digital transformation while...

HR careers | How I got here: A career in sport

Rachel Brace, HR director for the Football Association, shares insights from her HR career in sport-related organisations, and her top tips for succeeding in the sector.

Recruitment | Nearly half of younger workers plan job move in 2026

Nearly half (48%) of workers aged 18 to 29 are either actively looking for a new role or plan to do so in 2026, according to Totaljobs analysis released on 12 January.

Employment tribunal | Dyspraxic worker wins disability case after misgendering colleague

A dyspraxic learning technologist who worked at the University of Manchester has won her claims for discrimination arising from disability and indirect disability discrimination, after “persistently”...

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Why being smart about your employee benefits package matters

Rising costs are making things increasingly difficult for all of us, but innovative solutions can help ease the burden for both businesses and employees.

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HR careers | Future leader: Gemma Oxley, Specsavers

Gemma Oxley, head of people – group functions at Specsavers, shares her vision for the future of HR.

Employee benefits | Thousands of businesses now eligible for popular share scheme

Employee benefits

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.

New year | HR predictions for 2026: retention, recruitment and leading Gen Z

Recruitment

What can HR leaders expect in 2026? Commentators offer their predictions about retention, authenticity and recruitment.

Technology | Exclusive interview: Spotify HR chief drives future workforce planning

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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...

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Culture | The culture domain of the people and culture operating model

People leaders' most enduring legacy is cultural. But how are they aligning culture with strategy in practice?

Employment law | Millions to gain day-one parental leave rights

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...

Pay and reward | WMCA to raise CEO pay to attract senior talent

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...

Migrant workers | How HR can respond to the consultation on UK settlement, and why

HR professionals have a rare opportunity to influence proposed immigration rules, and propose pragmatic alternatives.

Recruitment | Permanent placements fall at sharpest rate since August

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).

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Workplace finance is the key to success in 2026

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...

Autumn Budget 2025: Implications and advice for HR

Learning and development

After UK chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled her second budget yesterday (26 November), we dig into the implications for HR practitioners.

HR needs to bring pay into the 21st century

Employee benefits

It's long past time for HR and payroll teams to rethink pay cycles and benefits.

UK CEO pay hits record high

Reward and remuneration

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).