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Five-minute walks at work boost wellbeing, research says

Hourly movement breaks could “improve mood and lower fatigue”, a study published by the British Journal of Sports Medicine revealed on Wednesday (24 June).

Compliance | EHRC issues sexual harassment prevention advice

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has urged employers to strengthen interventions to prevent sexual harassment, its study published yesterday (25 June) found.

Wellbeing | Financial stress and how its changing employee behaviour

For years, employers have associated financial stress with disengagement, absence and declining morale.

Culture | Scottish MP protests during parliamentary oath

A new SNP MP has been criticised after crossing her fingers during the parliamentary oath on Monday (22 June). We asked HR commentators how to handle dissent at work.

Employment tribunal | Former coach firm employee wins £17k in equal pay case

An employment tribunal has awarded a former operations assistant £17,568.70 after finding that she was paid unfairly in comparison with male colleagues, and faced sex discrimination.

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AI ate the apprenticeship model. Companies need to reimagine development

AI is no longer a future-of-work talking point. It’s becoming part of how organisations define performance, potential and career growth.

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Social media | BBC presenter’s abusive, misogynistic social media posts exposed

Reporters for The Guardian have exposed BBC presenter Ashley Cain’s historic misogynistic and abusive social media posts, in a report published yesterday (17 June).

HR careers | How I got here: Dave Williams: A career in automotive engineering

HR careers

Dave Williams, chief people officer for Jaguar Land Rover, shares his career journey in the automotive engineering sector, and his three top tips to succeed.

Skills | Every workplace needs 'nunchi', in the AI age

Learning and development

The most valuable workplace skill of the next decade may be one that most British employers have never heard of.

Employment tribunal | Accountant wins €25k over “significant” redundancy failures

Employment law

An Irish employment tribunal has awarded a former accountant €25,000 (£21,600), finding that she had been unfairly dismissed during a redundancy process.

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Boardroom | BP's revolving door is a warning for HR

BP is on its third chair and third CEO in under three years. Investors are openly questioning whether the board can be trusted to choose – and challenge – its own leaders. It is a boardroom drama...

AI | HR consultant wins legal case using AI law firm

A freelance HR consultant who used an artificial intelligence-powered debt recovery law firm has won a case in an English court, The Guardian reported on Monday (22 June).

Data protection | ICO chief calls for NHS data protection training

The NHS needs to design more “role-specific, tailored data protection training” for staff, The Information Commissioner Office (ICO) warned on Monday (22 June).

Risk management | Menopause tribunal claims: no smoke without fire

The rise in menopause-related employment tribunal claims should catch the attention of HR leaders. However, focusing solely on the legal outcome risks missing the bigger picture.

Employment tribunal | Tribunal awards £37k to dismissed airport security worker

An employment tribunal has awarded a former airport security worker £37,779.21 after ruling that they were unfairly dismissed over their sickness record.

Organisational design | Coca-Cola calls in external consultants for Costa Coffee

Leaders of Coca‑Cola have brought in restructuring consultants to carry out an operational review of Costa Coffee’s business and finances, The Times reported on Saturday (20 June).

Employee relations | Moonlighting in the modern workplace: practical tips for HR professionals

One in five employees admitted they had, during their careers, secretly held two competing roles at the same time, according to the Credit Industry Fraud Avoidance System (Cifas)'s research in late...

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Shell boss urges employers to restrict their energy use

Shell’s CEO warned that Europe could face energy shortages next month, and advised employers to restrict workplace energy use.

Debt by design: Why employers need to fix how payday works

Employee benefits

HR leaders are in a unique position to eliminate ‘debt as a default’.

Workplace finance is the key to success in 2026

Employee benefits

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.