References: What you need to know

When either providing or asking for a reference it's important to consider these key points made by the new Acas guidance

An employer's guide to postnatal depression

One in six women experience postnatal depression after giving birth, but three-quarters of them suffer in silence

Don't ignore the power of relationships at work

Our emotional worlds have a far bigger impact on our working lives than we realise, according to author and psychotherapist Esther Perel

Legal lowdown: Covert recording and monitoring

Over the past few years both employers and employees have become increasingly savvy when it comes to technology in the workplace

Legal lowdown: Unethical manager requests

Asking an employee to carry out something that is not necessarily illegal could fall within the category of unreasonable behaviour

Employers should be cautious following Morrisons data ruling

Legal experts have warned that employers should be cautious following the Morrisons data breach verdict?

Pensions minister: Engaging savers is everyone’s responsibility

Guy Opperman shared his vision for pensions including mid-life MOTs, the launch of the new Simpler Annual Statement, and responsible investments

HR issues raised by Bodyguard

As well as proving to be a massive hit, BBC drama Bodyguard highlighted a number of important workplace issues

How HR professionals can help prevent cyber attacks

Cyber attacks and data breaches are something all HR professionals should prepare themselves for

Companies may be forced to reveal ethnicity pay gaps

Prime minister Theresa May has launched a consultation around mandatory reporting as part of plans to help minorities in the workplace

Legal-ease: The importance of consistency

?The recent case of Doy v Clays serves as a reminder of the importance of consistency of treatment in disciplinary matters

Clash of the cultures: High street vs. high end

Sports Direct’s purchase of flagging department store chain House of Fraser is only the latest in a series of high-profile M&A activity in retail