How to tackle the World Cup in the workplace

Productivity doesn’t have to receive the red card if employees watch the World Cup at work

The digitalisation of global mobility

Most companies are only moderately ‘digitalised’ in terms of global mobility. However, they have a clear agenda for what to implement next

Two in five take a maximum of half their leave

As many as 40% of employees take a maximum of just half their holiday entitlement, with an average employee taking just 62% of their leave, according to Glassdoor

Managing virtual teams across continents

Establishing a virtual team allows you to harness skills from around the globe, but there are several key considerations to ensure it is a success

Work-related mental health cases hit a record high

As Mental Health Awareness Week kicks off research finds that employers recognise the importance of good mental health but don't yet have enough support in place

Bloodworth: Use of agencies a factor in poor conditions at Amazon

Agency usage is perpetuating poor working conditions at Amazon, author James Bloodworth has said

Managers' four biggest AI challenges

AI provides answers, careless of the impact, while humans are looking for discretion and support

Making a location-agnostic model work

When everyone works remotely this can make for a uniquely close and collaborative work environment

Data analytics: HR should learn from sports

Finding the future role, moving to predictive analytics, and creating transparency are key lessons

IR35 Forum suggests it's time to prepare for private sector reform

Signs still point towards an announcement in this year's Autumn Budget, with the new rules perhaps coming into force in April 2019

Asking employees to 'spy' on each other

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

'New deal' needed for young workers

?A ‘radical new approach’ is needed to improve career prospects for young people, the Resolution Foundation has said