HR magazine

Latest content

Disabled NHS employee wins £233k: Disability policy lessons for HR

A disabled employee's £233,000 tribunal payout should act as a reminder to employers about duties surrounding reasonable adjustments, legal experts have said.

News

Legislation | Leaders welcome regulation of rogue umbrella firms

The government has released a roadmap for implementing the Employment Rights Bill, promising to regulate controversial umbrella companies in 2027.

News

Authenticity | Showing your true self should not be seen as a weakness

A media storm erupted recently after UK chancellor Rachel Reeves was filmed crying on the Labour front bench during prime minister’s questions (PMQs).

HR Most Influential | The HR Most Influential lists for 2025 are revealed

This year’s HR Most Influential lists, featuring the UK’s top practitioners and thought leaders, were revealed during an exclusive event at Tower Bridge, London, last night (3 July 2025).

Cybersecurity | IT worker imprisoned for hacking his employer

An IT worker has been sentenced to seven months in prison for sabotaging his employer’s network after being suspended.

News

HR magazine

Insights

Get more, for less: How to optimise flexible benefits

In today’s volatile economic climate, organisations need effective strategies for responding to market influences that are out of their control, for example national insurance increases.

Sponsored by

Gallagher

HR magazine

Editor's pick

HR Most Influential | The HR Most Influential lists for 2025 are revealed

This year’s HR Most Influential lists, featuring the UK’s top practitioners and thought leaders, were revealed during an exclusive event at Tower Bridge, London, last night (3 July 2025).

Employment law | Major visa changes include curbs on sponsoring skilled workers

Employment law

The UK government hasn’t wasted any time implementing the first measures in its immigration white paper, which aims to stop employers recruiting lesser skilled roles from abroad and focus on...

Wellbeing | Sick pay: Assessing the impact of upcoming changes

Employment law

Changes are incoming for statutory sick pay, and a review of parental leave and pay is on the horizon. Who is set to benefit?

Diversity and inclusion | 'Karen' is borderline racist, sexist and ageist, says tribunal judge

Diversity & inclusion

The term ‘Karen’ typically targets middle-aged white women and is a “pejorative and borderline racist, sexist and ageist term”, a tribunal judge has said.

HR magazine

More from HR

Employment law | Major visa changes include curbs on sponsoring skilled workers

The UK government hasn’t wasted any time implementing the first measures in its immigration white paper, which aims to stop employers recruiting lesser skilled roles from abroad and focus on...

Conference | Women leaders: “Challenge the negative stories you tell yourself”

As UK chancellor Rachel Reeves faces continued media scrutiny for crying at work, we highlight advice for female leaders from panellists at last week’s Brilliance Summit, an event dedicated to...

Employment law | CIPD cautiously welcomes Employment Rights Bill roadmap

The UK government released a roadmap for implementing the Employment Rights Bill on Tuesday (1 July), setting out timelines to deliver legislation that they say will “raise living standards across the...

Wellbeing | Shorts at work: Should HR set a summer heatwave dress code?

As the UK's heatwave begins to subside, we asked commentators whether employees should dress differently in summer heat, and if HR should set the protocol.

Wellbeing | Sick pay: Assessing the impact of upcoming changes

Changes are incoming for statutory sick pay, and a review of parental leave and pay is on the horizon. Who is set to benefit?

Diversity and inclusion | 'Karen' is borderline racist, sexist and ageist, says tribunal judge

The term ‘Karen’ typically targets middle-aged white women and is a “pejorative and borderline racist, sexist and ageist term”, a tribunal judge has said.

Employment tribunal | Former shop worker wins £5k after being accused of sexism

A former sales assistant has won almost £5,000 in compensation after suing the Tartan Weaving Mill's owners, GL Attractions, for constructive dismissal, according to a tribunal document published last...

HR magazine

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.