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Nine in 10 workers cite workplace pension as retention factor

For 90% of UK employees, having a workplace pension influences whether they stay in a job or move to a new role, research findings published yesterday (26 January) have highlighted.

Social mobility | 'Class ceiling' report suggests how to improve inclusion

Researchers into class inequality in the creative industries have made recommendations to help increase working class representation in the workplace.

Compliance | Harassment prevention must be a strategic HR priority

In an ongoing tribunal claim, Google UK has found itself exposed to uncapped claims for sexual harassment, victimisation and whistleblowing.

Discrimination | BBC sorry for failing to address homophobic abuse

A chief operating officer of the BBC has apologised to ex-radio presenter Jack Murley, after an internal review found that the organisation failed to respond to the homophobic abuse Murley reported...

Flexible working | Morrisons Daily pushes for increased flexible working

Leaders of Morrisons have asked convenience‑store staff to be more flexible as the supermarket faces rising labour costs, according to a document seen by The Sunday Times.

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Physical health | HR overestimates menopause support, data suggests

Almost all (92%) of HR decision-makers believe their organisation is meeting menopausal employees’ needs, yet 40% of women say they are unaware of any menopause policies, according to poll results...

Whistleblowing | NHS pays ex-CEO whistleblower £1.4m

Boardroom

An NHS Trust has paid former chief executive Dr Susan Gilby £1.4m, after an employment tribunal found she was unfairly dismissed, according to a BBC report published on 15 January.

Performance management | Build a culture of sustained high performance

Culture

As workplace pressures rise, how can HR ensure that high staff performance is sustained? Emily-Rose Payne reports on the HR Lunchtime Debate.

Retention | ‘Blue Monday’ may be a myth, but the January retention crisis is real

Talent

This month especially, employers must prove to staff that they're seen, and valued.

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Diversity and inclusion | The case for single-parent staff networks at work

Single parents' realities can remain largely unspoken at work. HR can help fill the support gap.

Artificial intelligence | Two thirds of graduates use AI for job applications

Nearly two thirds (65%) of graduates use AI tools like ChatGPT to write cover letters and job applications, according to research findings published by workplace engagement platform Kahoot! on 22...

M&A | Wren acquisition saves 336 jobs

Wren Kitchens and Bedrooms has acquired manufacturer Moores Furniture Group out of administration, saving 336 jobs and keeping existing work on track for completion, KBBFocus reported on 19 January....

Diversity and inclusion | HR can support epilepsy-inclusive workplaces

You start a new job full of excitement and quiet determination. Years of hard work have finally paid off. But you haven’t told your employer about your epilepsy.

Workforce management | HR failures at hospital caused “considerable distress” among staff

“Ineffective” HR systems and management at Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) hospitals left doctors unpaid for months and caused “considerable distress” among staff, The Irish Times reported yesterday...

Employment tribunal | Solicitor struck off after lying about having cancer

The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal has struck off a man who falsely claimed that his cancer had returned, and submitted a fake medical report.

Graduate recruitment | How to futureproof graduates in the age of automation

HR must close the widening gap between what graduates know and what organisations need.

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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).