Business reacts to May's Brexit speech

Theresa May said she wanted to confirm the status of EU workers in Britain but also 'get control' of immigration

Legal lowdown: Southern train strikes and recruitment

What are the legalities and commercial considerations to bear in mind when factoring strikes into recruitment decisions?

Gig economy latest: City Sprint and beyond

Do we need new legislation to deal with the complexities of the gig economy, in light of recent court cases?

Legal lowdown: What 2017 holds

HR needs to get to grips with gender pay gap reporting, the apprenticeship levy, and childcare-related changes

Should UK employers offer the ‘right to disconnect’?

France has brought in the ‘right to disconnect’. While the UK is unlikely to follow, employers must take the issue seriously

What is the law on breastfeeding mothers?

A recent tribunal has made clear employers' responsibilities in accommodating breastfeeding mothers

Midlands worst for sexual discrimination cases

The region has the highest number of sexual discrimination tribunal cases in England, Scotland and Wales

The 12 months of 2016: October

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

Recommendations to The Future of Work inquiry: What needs to change

The government has launched an inquiry into the changing nature of work. So what needs to change?

What can 'liberated companies' teach HR?

A ‘liberated company’ is one where the staff have complete freedom to take actions they decide are best for it

HR’s festive survival guide

Holiday, bonuses and sickness absence can all prove a headache during the festive period

Dealing with competing holiday requests over Christmas

A rota, ballot, or first come first served system could all help with multiple holiday requests over Christmas