The 12 months of 2017: March

For our 12 Days of Christmas countdown we look at the most interesting HR happenings over the last year

Toys 'R' Us: A not so merry Christmas

Toys 'R' Us has recently confirmed its intention to restructure its business

Should employers change Christmas parties to avoid harassment claims?

If you make boundaries and expectations clear then the standard is set

What employers can do about bad weather absence

Carefully consider whether pay can or should be withheld if employees can't get to work

The 12 months of 2017: January

As our 12 Days of Christmas countdown, we look at the most interesting HR happenings over the last year

Something’s rotten at the heart of HR: Sexual harassment at work

When HR colludes with abusers to silence victims of harassment, the function has failed in its duty of care

Firms plan GDPR compliance incentives

GDPR must be part of the disciplinary process but offering rewards for compliance may not be the best approach warn some

Marks & Spencer responds to criticism of secret filming trial

The aim of the trial was to improve customer service and training, but workers have reported feeling anxious

Strikes rise 80% in a year

But technology could be facilitating even more informal industrial action that is not being recorded

Legal lowdown: A question of privilege

Practical steps employers can take to ensure sensitive communications are not released unnecessarily during litigation

Is compensation due for unused holiday?

Public debate on the Taylor Review and an upcoming judgment of the ECJ will keep holiday pay on the radar

Taylor: Gig economy must not grow unchecked

At The HR Dept’s annual conference Taylor spoke on the need for incremental change rather than public policy