Bad management biggest contributor to low productivity

Managers with emotional intelligence are needed to tackle the challenges of Brexit, AI and changing working patterns

New SPL campaign launched to tackle 2% take-up

New government drive is a step in the right direction, but a properly-paid, standalone period of extended paternity leave for fathers is still needed, say critics

British businesses have become ‘agency worker-reliant’

While the majority use agency workers for short-term gaps, a significant minority of employers view them as core to their business model, research has found

Commuting to work: Train wreck or easy ride?

As we see the biggest increase in rail fares since 2013 what can HR do to ease the burden on employees?

Experts warn of rush of claims following Tesco pay case

Social media, increased appetite from law firms, and scrutiny around gender pay could all lead to more private sector claims

D&I and transparency have never been more important

Transparency about diversity is more important than ever, according to Sandra Henke, group head of people and culture at Hays

Millennials' priorities align with other generations'

Pay, job location, and flexible working options are all important to Gen Z, with CSR and employer reputation less so, according to research by Office Angels

Financial education on the rise

While online provision might seem easier and cheaper for employers to provide, this could be a false economy experts warn

The BBC's gender pay gap: Cuts could backfire

Ahead of a Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee hearing on unequal pay at the BBC, the broadcaster has found a solution that could be problematic in the long run

Employers must go beyond awareness-raising on mental health

Organisations must go beyond awareness-raising and start taking more practical action to tackle mental illness, according to mental health campaigners Jonny Benjamin and Neil Laybourn

Analytics on employee benefits still lacking

Businesses advised to analyse data at their disposal, such as claims, absences or health risk assessments

Beware the H&W generational divide

?Employers should stay up-to-date with changing attitudes towards health in the workplace, according to founder of Well Aware Rebecca Fairbrother