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UK ranks 22nd for global skills proficiency

The UK has ranked 22nd globally out of 109 countries in skills proficiency, according to a report published today (4 June).

Disability | Employers should be "alarmed" by workplace disability discrimination, experts warn

Four in 10 (39%) workers have experienced bullying, harassment and discrimination at work due to their disability, according to survey findings published yesterday (3 June).

Opinion | “Stay interviews are an excellent tool, but they remain underused”

It’s high time for HR professionals to craft and make better use of insightful stay interviews, says Alice Burks

Wellbeing | The science of stress: What employers need to know about cortisol, productivity and mental resilience

We’re hearing a lot about stress right now. More specifically, we’re hearing a lot about cortisol.

Risk management | BA employee goes viral: How to manage reputational risk

A British Airways cabin crew member has gone viral after being discovered dancing naked in a business class toilet mid-shift, according to The Independent’s report of the incident yesterday (2 June).

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Hot topic | How can HR leaders support transgender employees?

After the UK Supreme Court ruling on 16 April, the Football Association (FA) barred transgender women from playing women’s football. The England and Wales Cricket Board made a similar decision. How...

Employment tribunal | Biased investigation led to unfair dismissal, tribunal rules

Employment law

A former IT director has won his claim of unfair dismissal after a tribunal found that the performance investigation into him was biased.

News analysis | Trump’s tariff chaos: How HR can instil resilience

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Amid economic and labour market uncertainty caused by US-imposed tariffs, how can HR support employees? Hannah Davenport reports.

Flexible working | Government extends flexible working for teachers

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The UK government is to extend a flexible working programme for teachers, which should enable more educators to plan lessons from home, job share or work flexible hours.

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Pay and reward | John Lewis staff call for bonuses to return: Can reward address employee discontent?

Employees from retail giant John Lewis Partnership have called on bosses to reinstate bonuses after a three-year hiatus, the Financial Times reported on Sunday (1 June).

Webinar | How HR can prepare for Gen Alpha

To make sure that future workforce strategies can support Generation Alpha, and set them up for success, Lara Bryant reports on the four steps that HR leaders should be taking right now.

Technology | Is your AI fair? How HR can tackle algorithmic gender bias

For HR leaders, AI promises speed, objectivity and consistency. But can we really trust AI to be fair?  

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Absenteeism | Absenteeism rife in HR, data shows

People who work in HR and accounting are off work more than people who work in other sectors, according to data published today (2 June).

AI | Exclusive: Eight in 10 business leaders use AI for mentorship

Eight in 10 (80%) business leaders have used generative AI as a business mentor, according to research findings published today (2 June).

Volunteering | Unused volunteering days cost employers £5k+ per person a year, research suggests

If employers maximised volunteering days, they could boost productivity by at least £5,239 per employee, per year, according to research findings published today (2 June), the start of Volunteers'...

Employment law | Flight change: Why HR needs to get redundancies right

The Employment Rights Bill is set to change how employers deal with redundancies. What’s on the horizon, and how can HR prepare to help organisations get redundancies right? Simon Kent reports.

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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? 

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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

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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.