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HR must prepare now for the end of age-based pay

The government’s decision to abolish age-based minimum wage bands from April 2026 marks an important milestone in UK employment law.

Diversity and inclusion | Inclusive language guidelines introduced at Greenwich council

Council staff at the Royal Borough of Greenwich have been advised against using terms like ‘ladies and gentlemen’ at events to promote more inclusive communication, The Sun reported on Monday (18...

Health and Safety | Chemical company fined £100k after worker left with permanent scars

A company in Motherwell has been fined £100k after a 23-year-old worker was left with permanent scarring after being scalded by a faulty hose during a night shift, according to a Health and Safety...

Careers | How I got here: A career in charities

Martyn Dicker, director of people for Unicef UK, shares his career journey in charities, and his top leadership tips.

Employee Engagement | Turning post-holiday blues into an opportunity for growth

As the summer holidays end, many people return to work with mixed feelings. Some feel refreshed and motivated. But our latest global poll of professionals paints a more sobering picture.

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Downsizing – just how prepared are you?

The latest survey into global severance and workplace transition trends from Randstad RiseSmart shows that 95% of talent leaders anticipate significant workplace changes in the next 12 months. So how...

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Employment tribunal | Security manager who watched CCTV at work wins £31k

A judge has ruled that a security manager who watched CCTV, to find who'd messed up the communal kitchen, was wrongfully dismissed, awarding him a pay out of £31,637.

Personal development | Best of HR books: August 2025

Personal Development

Our round up of the latest book releases for HR professionals.

Leadership | Trump and Zelenskyy meet again: Avoiding workplace conflict

Leadership

US President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House in Washington on Monday (18 August) to discuss whether a ceasefire in Ukraine might be possible.

Diversity and inclusion | Seven steps to help create neuro-inclusive workplaces

Diversity & inclusion

Diversity and inclusion are firmly on most business agendas, but one area that requires more focused attention is neurodiversity – recognising and valuing individuals who think, learn and process...

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Employment tribunal | Security manager who watched CCTV at work wins £31k

A judge has ruled that a security manager who watched CCTV, to find who'd messed up the communal kitchen, was wrongfully dismissed, awarding him a pay out of £31,637.

Wellbeing | Virgin Atlantic worker caught drunk on the job

A Virgin Atlantic cabin crew member was removed from a plane after turning up to work four times over the alcohol limit, the BBC reported on Tuesday (19 August).

Personal development | Best of HR books: August 2025

Our round up of the latest book releases for HR professionals.

Flexible working | Employers must put gender action plans into practice

It's high time for employers to address the root causes behind the gender pay gap.

Leadership | Trump and Zelenskyy meet again: Avoiding workplace conflict

US President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House in Washington on Monday (18 August) to discuss whether a ceasefire in Ukraine might be possible.

Diversity and inclusion | British Transport Police recruits part-time officers in diversity drive

Leaders of the British Transport Police (BTP) have announced that they are recruiting frontline officers on part-time contracts to help improve diversity in the ranks, The Telegraph reported on Monday...

Reward | Watchdog offers staff cash for longer six-minute commute

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC), a public regulatory body for financial services, is offering money to staff, to help them adjust to an office commute that is six minutes longer than their...

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UK CEO pay hits record high

The bosses of Britain’s largest listed companies took home record-high pay packets for the third successive year, according to a report released by High Pay Centre on Sunday (17 August).

Over half of Gen Z and Millennials are considering second jobs

Employee benefits

More than half of Gen Z and Millennials are considering a second job to help with the cost of living, according to research findings released yesterday (24 July) by benefits provider Boostworks.

The cost of living crisis has returned: HR must be ready

Cost of living

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.