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One in five women report having a workplace menopause policy

Less than one in five (18%) women report that their employer has a workplace menopause policy, according to poll results from women’s health and wellness supplement brand Serenova, published on...

Industrial action | University of Sheffield staff strike over pay

University of Sheffield staff began a six-day strike last Thursday (7 May) as part of an ongoing dispute over pay.

HR careers | Actions for HR leaders wanting portfolio careers  

Portfolio careers, in which individuals combine multiple roles – such as consulting, interim leadership, coaching, advisory or project work – are becoming an increasingly attractive alternative to...

Pay transparency | Pay transparency shapes employees’ job decisions

Seven in 10 employees (72%) value pay transparency the most when deciding to stay with or join an organisation, findings from a study commissioned by payroll service SD Worx revealed yesterday...

IR35 | Referees are not employees, tax tribunal rules

A first-tier tribunal has ruled that National Group football referees should not be taxed as employees.

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Technology | AI is scaling confusion faster than efficiency

The rise of AI makes redesigning work more important than redesigning jobs. Here's why.

Employment tribunal | Tribunal awards former Disney exec £234k for victimisation

Employment law

An employment tribunal has awarded a former health and safety worker more than £234,000 for victimisation and wrongful dismissal, after she complained about being replaced by a white male.

Retention | Career changes are being driven by dissatisfaction, not ambition

Talent

Career dissatisfaction is taking a significant toll on the energy and commitment levels of too many UK professionals.

Employment tribunal | Tribunal awards £264k to unfairly dismissed cleaner

Employment law

An employment tribunal has awarded a former part-time cleaner at Aberystwyth University £264,442.09, finding that she was unfairly dismissed, and victimised by a “retaliatory” reference.

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Inclusive recruitment | Criminal record checks: Look past past offences

Employers lack confidence in how to use criminal record information. But HR can help.

Wellbeing | Third of younger workers may quit over low psychological safety

Around a third (31%) of employees aged 18 to 24 have considered leaving their role because they do not feel psychologically safe, according to survey findings published today (7 May) by social...

Risk management | Court fines tree surgery firm £60k over poor risk assessment

Bristol Magistrates’ Court has fined a tree surgery company £60,000 after a worker suffered a powerful electric shock from an overhead power line, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) announced on...

Technology | AI is scaling confusion faster than efficiency

The rise of AI makes redesigning work more important than redesigning jobs. Here's why.

Diversity and inclusion | Third of HR leaders faced EDI pushback last year, survey finds

More than a third (36%) of HR leaders have faced pushback against equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) initiatives over the past year, according to survey findings from inclusive employment charity...

Employment tribunal | Tribunal awards former Disney exec £234k for victimisation

An employment tribunal has awarded a former health and safety worker more than £234,000 for victimisation and wrongful dismissal, after she complained about being replaced by a white male.

Retention | Career changes are being driven by dissatisfaction, not ambition

Career dissatisfaction is taking a significant toll on the energy and commitment levels of too many UK professionals.

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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.