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

?Most businesses wouldn't hesitate to give employees time off to mourn the death of a family member or close friend. But what happens if that loved one is a pet?

?Workers are taking an average of four mental health days a year but tell employers they are for physical ailments, according to research

Employers should anticipate higher employee absence after bank holidays as some employees have "too much Sun and fun"

It’s almost a given now that data is an essential resource for HR. But do HR professionals currently have the right technology in place to deliver on its potential?

A well-attuned HR team and supportive work family can make all the difference in helping vulnerable individuals stay in employment and ease back into work following treatment

After rapid growth Camden Town Brewery wanted to help out its dedicated and hardworking workforce. Some struggled with a monthly pay day, so an app was introduced to provide early access to wages

?Increased workloads while colleagues are on holiday and busy social schedules are leading to high stress levels over the Summer, according to Westfield Health

Using algorithms to allocate work has benefits for both employers and employees, but this should augment not replace the human touch

One in 14 UK workers are not getting their full legal holiday entitlement, according to TUC analysis

Estimates indicate that one in four adults are obese, so employers can't escape managing obesity in the workplace