Factory workers at aircraft manufacturer Boeing voted to reject a new contract offer that would have increased their wages by 35% over four years, and will remain on strike.
Despite best intentions, many people inadvertently mispronounce names. This can lead to embarrassment, exclusion or disrespect.
Around 3% of people in the UK have winter seasonal depressive disorder (SAD), according to the Royal College of Psychiatrists. As the winter months approach, we asked what HR can do to support...
A diverse workforce is more engaged, creative and, ultimately, drives better business results when operating in a truly inclusive environment. So why have diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)...
An employee of the delivery company DPD was awarded £20,000 in compensation after colleagues shared details of his flexible working arrangement and spread gossip.
Employers do not have to be experts in domestic abuse, but they should understand how to support victim-survivors, said leaders at the Employers Initiative on Domestic Abuse conference (16 October...
Employers who create unhealthy workplaces should be fined, according to the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR).
We all think, move, hear, see, understand and communicate differently – that's neurodiversity. In the past few years, we have seen an explosion of interest in this area. And yet, too many workplaces...
How can HR leaders build a better reputation for the function, and educate their organisations about what HR is, and does? Honey Wyatt assesses the approaches, and their impact.
Nearly all (96%) of people living with ADHD in the UK reported being reluctant to bring up their diagnosis in the workplace, according to research findings published by pharmaceuticals company Takeda,...
JC Townend, CEO of LHH UK and Ireland, discusses her career path, her inspirations, and what she thinks an HR director should know.
The UK has more than 16 million women in employment, so addressing women's unique health needs is not just a matter of health equity – it's a critical factor in fostering productivity, retention and...
The number of employment tribunals using WhatsApp messages as evidence has tripled since 2019, according to analysis of HM Courts and Tribunal Service data by law firm Nockolds.
Abuse and violence levied at UK workers seems to be at an all-time high. Could senior HR teams do more? Megan Tatum investigates.
The number of sick days UK employees take has increased 41% in the last three years, according to a report by jobs platform Totaljobs.
The UK payroll landscape continues to evolve at pace. Rather than HR leaders shying away from this, it’s something to be viewed as a real opportunity.
Economic uncertainty has illustrated the need for HR departments to support employees’ financial wellbeing.
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...
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.
There’s a reason trends go viral. It’s because they tap into the zeitgeist and vocalise something lots of us are thinking. This is certainly the case with 'loud budgeting'.
