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Work coaches set to tackle long-term unemployment

The UK government announced yesterday (6 March) plans to use 1,000 work coaches to help long-term unemployed people into work.

Women | Entrepreneurship makes female founders more confident

Entrepreneurship makes 80% of female founders more confident and 87% happier, despite the challenges of running a business, research released today (7 March) has shown.

Pay and reward | Can HR help close the generational wealth gap?

ONS figures suggesting that Baby Boomers have nest eggs 30 times larger than Gen Zs are a stark warning that younger people won’t have enough money to comfortably retire on.

Culture | Foxtons has “more to do” to improve workplace culture, chief executive says

The chief executive of estate agent business Foxtons has claimed that the company has more work to do to improve workplace culture, following a report alleging that staff had experienced inappropriate...

Technology | Third of employees feel unprepared to use AI at work

One third of UK employees feel unprepared to adopt AI in the next one-to-three years, new research has revealed.

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How to ignite a joy for learning

Enjoyable, engaging, personalised: these are all essentials if any learning and development programme is to be a success. But just how do you ignite that joy and keep it burning bright?

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Leadership | Meta’s 4,000 layoffs: a masterclass in leadership failure

When Meta swung the axe on 4,000 employees, it probably expected a bit of noise, and then business as usual. Instead, LinkedIn turned into a wall of ex-Meta staff posting glowing performance reviews...

Discrimination | Age discrimination tribunal payouts soar

Employment law

The average amount awarded in successful age discrimination cases has soared by 624% to £103,000 over the past year, according to data from the Ministry of Justice.

Personal development | Best of HR books: February 2025

Personal Development

We delve into the latest book releases for HR professionals.

Employment tribunal | V&A employee sacked for excessive emails was unfairly dismissed, tribunal rules

Employment law

A female technician at the V&A Museum has won her unfair dismissal case at an employment tribunal.

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Wellbeing | Sick pay reform is overdue, it’s time to put it right

It’s sickening that millions across the UK don’t currently have access to sick pay if they are unwell.

Employment law | Amended Employment Rights Bill: What HR needs to know

The UK government tabled amendments to the Employment Rights Bill yesterday (4 March), after consulting businesses, trade unions and wider civil society.

Communication | Police leader investigated over a tweet raises free speech concerns

Chief inspector Andy George, president of the National Black Police Association, is being investigated for misconduct after posting a tweet viewed as critical of the police, The Guardian reported...

Retention | Personalised retention strategy is crucial: here’s how AI can help

As hiring challenges intensify, adopting a personalised approach to retention is now more vital than ever.

Young people | Half of young people concerned they lack career skills, experience or qualifications

More than half (56%) of young people aged 16 to 25 are concerned they lack the skills, experience or qualifications to pursue the career they want, according to the King’s Trust Youth Index report.

Tiredness | A third of doctors state their work is impaired by tiredness

A third of NHS doctors are so tired that their ability to work is impaired, a survey has found.

Leadership | Leadership shadows: how HR can help leaders get it right

I’d be surprised if your leaders didn’t know they influence their people, but have they ever thought about the shadow they cast as a leader?

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Cost of living learning hub

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.