Water watchdog allowed lavish spending: can HR prevent expense abuse?

An investigation into a Scottish water regulator’s accounts found “inappropriate and unacceptable” spending, which the Scottish government reportedly failed to challenge.

Rising costs, rising potential: Why now is the time to upskill

As UK employers grapple with the ongoing impact of the national living wage increase, HR leaders are undoubtedly searching for ways to sustain productivity and engagement without increasing spend. One...

The skills mismatch problem

As the predicted skills needed to equip the future workforce continues to change, how can HR leaders keep employees up to date? Adi Gaskell investigates

What might the new UK-India trade deal mean for HR?

A newly minted UK-India trade deal offers the chance to address skills shortages and boost cost savings, but only if HR properly assesses recruitment strategy and manages auxiliary risks, HR experts...

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Third of employees would clock off early during a heatwave

Nearly a third (31%) of UK workers would clock off early on sunny days during a heatwave, according to research published yesterday (1 May).

Six in 10 Gen Z workers want more entrepreneurial freedom

Two thirds (67%) of workers aged 18 to 27 (Generation Z) aspire to own or lead a business in the future, according to research findings published today (1 May).

Trump's 100 days in office: How should HR measure leadership success?

US president Donald Trump celebrated the 100th day of his second term in office with a campaign-style speech on Tuesday (29 April).

Revolut uses points-based system to track staff behaviour

Fintech company Revolut has been tracking employee behaviour and performance using a points-based system, according to its annual report published yesterday (24 April). We asked for HR's view on this...

AI makes the skills gap impossible to ignore

HR leaders have navigated seismic shifts in the way we work. The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping this further, affecting not only how we work, but also how we learn and build teams.

How to tackle the green skills crisis

Do we really know what skills our workforce needs to support the green energy transition, and HR’s role in helping them get there? Cath Everett sheds light on the issue of how HR can contribute to...

Half of jobseekers underqualified for sustainability roles

Half (49%) of jobseekers don’t have the necessary skills or qualifications for sustainability-related jobs, according to research published today (16 April) by hiring platform Indeed.

Detective who spent hours online shopping at work sacked

A police detective who spent hours online shopping while working from home has been sacked.