Sarah Ronan

How Brexit will affect UK staff working overseas

While Brexit remains as murky as ever it will certainly have an impact on UK expats working in Europe. Here's what could happen and how HR should prepare

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De-biasing language in job adverts

The wording in job adverts can discourage certain segments of the population, but here's how to de-bias them

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Tax-free childcare scheme raises concerns

Two years in, the system intended to replace childcare vouchers is still being criticised as unwieldy and under-publicised, with some calling for reform

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Is it time to reform the apprenticeship levy?

With billions of unused funds about to expire, the rules governing the length and content of apprenticeships may need to be more flexible or scrapped altogether

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Sexual harassment in the technology sector

Tech giants have been accused of having cultures that ignore or perpetuate harassment and gendered discrimination

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Cyber security overtakes corporate governance on boardroom agenda

Technology now dominates the boardroom agenda, according to research by the London Business School’s Leadership Institute and Harvey Nash

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Mentoring junior colleagues reduces anxiety

?Mentoring junior colleagues can help to reduce anxiety in senior mentors, according to research by Oxford University

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Can HR answer the Irish border question?

Northern Ireland has found itself the focal point of Brexit negotiations, but for those that work there a resolution can’t come soon enough

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Imposter syndrome stops female grads requesting more money

Imposter syndrome means the gender pay gap begins at graduation, according to research by Milkround

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Short-termism a risk to people planning

Businesses that prioritise short-termism over investment in staff risk their future performance, according to research by Korn Ferry

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Employee representation on boards could help at Google, say experts

Staff are demanding changes to how sexual misconduct is dealt with, and the appointment of an employee representative to the board

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Microsoft COO: Employee engagement on AI boosts performance

Organisations get the most benefit from artificial intelligence (AI) when they've applied it with strong cultural considerations

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