Back to basics... An office redesign

Our back to basics series brings you top tips from industry experts on the bread and butter areas of HR

How employers can help with housing

Lack of affordable housing and spiralling rents are affecting multiple generations of workers

Four employee experience myths that must be tackled

Leah Johnson, vice president of advisory at Gartner, outlined the popular myths that HR should be aware of around employee experience

Just one in seven roles advertised as flexible

Progress has been slow on advertising flexible positions, with jobs in HR falling below the average

Purpose a double-edged sword for employers

AMBA's Careers and Talent Forum explored the importance of culture, onboarding, exit interviews and alumni networks in attracting top talent

Back to basics... Creating dog-friendly workplaces

Our back to basics series brings you top tips from industry experts on the bread and butter areas of HR

HRD profile: Alastair Gill, giffgaff

How bureaucracy and hierarchy have been avoided in favour of customers being brand advocates at mobile network provider giffgaff

The benefits of hyper-personalised healthcare

Alternative healthcare initiatives, such as epigenetics and DNA testing, could provide a more individualised approach to employee wellbeing

On-site benefits: How far is too far?

Many are introducing on-site perks that mean employees almost never need to leave. Are these well-meant attempts to engage staff or do they create a dangerous pressure?

Creating The Francis Crick Institute: HR's role

This multi-institution merger presented operational challenges, but also ones around engaging and galvanising The Crick's new employee base

Young job candidates prefer the human touch

Employers risk losing out on talent by being out of touch with the preferences of young people in the recruitment process

Jobseekers prioritise progression and working conditions over pay

Almost half (45%) of companies mistakenly believe salaries drive employees to move jobs, rather than their working culture