Should we cry more in the workplace?

Displaying emotions rather than attempting to conceal them will benefit the productivity of individuals

Managing the fallout of gender pay gap reports

The deadlines for employers in both the public and private sectors to publish gender pay gap information have passed

Hot topic: Bringing children to work, part two

An HR magazine article at the end of last year sparked much debate on the impact bringing children to work has on colleagues facing infertility issues

Firms fail to put 'gig' worker policies in place

As the number of non-traditional workers is expected to grow many businesses aren't giving them guidance or training

Acas releases new guidance for agency workers

The guidance is designed to give all those involved a clearer understanding of the current rights of agency workers

Asking employees to 'spy' on each other

Employers can ask employees to report colleagues for infractions but they should consider the negative implications

Contractors call for employment rights under IR35

An IR35 rethink is required before the government rolls out the reforms to the private sector, say experts

Lack of metrics reducing whistleblowing hotline effectiveness

Accurate measurement will reveal opportunities for improvement and increase the chance of uncovering risks

An employer's guide to non-disclosure agreements

The circumstances in which NDAs can be used, and practical guidance on drafting such agreements

Being 'radically honest' in the workplace

Transparency in organisations is growing, but is total (or rather radical) honesty always the best policy?

Bad management biggest contributor to low productivity

Managers with emotional intelligence are needed to tackle the challenges of Brexit, AI and changing working patterns

What leaders need to know about the future of teams

Team leaders will need the ability to create teams, get them performing effectively and then disband them on a positive note