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How can HR support employees in their 60s to remain in work?

More than three quarters (78%) of UK workers are confident they could do their job, or one like it, by the time they are 60. However, this number falls to just half (49%) when asked if they could do...

Employment tribunals | Lawyers call for more support as employment tribunal cases soar

The number of open single case claims made to employment tribunal has increased by almost a third in one year, new data has revealed.

Job design | Our work paradox: why HR is solving everything – except work itself

HR must rediscover a core discipline, and propel smarter, simpler and more intentional work design.

Pay and reward | No John Lewis staff bonuses for third year, despite profits

John Lewis has announced that its staff will not receive a bonus, despite a 73% jump in profits.

Flexible working | One in three disabled workers want more time working from home

Nearly one in three disabled workers (30%) who are hybrid working would like to spend more of their work time working at home, new research has found.

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Do the Best Work of Your Life, episode five: workforce management

The fifth episode of the Do the Best Work of Your Life video series, focussed on workforce management, is available to watch now.

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Diversity and inclusion | Why WEI should replace DEI

For healthier, more engaged, and more aligned workforces, employers need to stop treating wellbeing, engagement, and inclusion separately.

Employment tribunal | Employee wins tribunal despite not doing work

Employment law

A former security manager has won a claim for unfair dismissal despite not completing work tasks, an employment tribunal has heard.

Leadership | What can HR learn from Mark Carney about transferable skills?

Leadership

Former central banker, Mark Carney, has won the race to become the next Canadian prime minister, after Justin Trudeau announced his resignation in January.

Employment law | Neonatal care leave and why it matters

Employment law

Where a child’s survival is a major concern, an employer’s understanding is crucial.

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Pay and reward | Minimum wage, maximum quandary

As businesses face increased flight risk on top of reducing pay pots, it's time to reimagine the entire employee value proposition.

Wellbeing | Three quarters of CEOs feel overworked and burned out

Three quarters (77%) of UK CEOs feel overworked and burned out, according to analysis published on Tuesday (11 March) by LHH, a talent solutions provider which is part of the recruitment business...

Conference | Health and Wellbeing at Work 2025: Day two round-up

Influential HR leaders inspired attendees of the 'Best Place to Work' seminar theatre yesterday (12 March), at Birmingham’s NEC, for the second and final day of this year's Health and Wellbeing at...

Workers' rights | The right to disconnect might be dropped: what’s next?

Reports suggest that Labour will drop its plans to introduce a ‘right to disconnect’, primarily driven by concerns about the regulatory burdens it could impose on businesses at a time when they are...

Employee engagement | One in five employees are fully engaged at work

More than one in five (21%) UK employees are fully engaged at work, new research has highlighted.

Conference | Health and Wellbeing at Work 2025: Day one round-up

The Health and Wellbeing at Work conference and exhibition returned to Birmingham’s NEC yesterday (11 March) for its 19th year. The HR magazine team is chairing the event's Best Place to Work seminar...

Diversity and inclusion | Why WEI should replace DEI

For healthier, more engaged, and more aligned workforces, employers need to stop treating wellbeing, engagement, and inclusion separately.

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The cost of living crisis has returned: HR must be ready

The cost of living may again become a problem this year, representing yet another challenge for employers.

How can HR departments support younger employees to save money? 

Pensions

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.