Who’ll take the global edge in the gig economy?

Any country that can get the legal and regulatory framework right – striking the balance between flexibility and security – may give itself a significant edge

House of Fraser: HR in turbulent times

House of Fraser is going through a difficult time, but this won’t stop its chief people officer pushing through much-needed change

Case study: Virgin Media’s employee voice structure

Employee voice is something Virgin Media takes very seriously

The age of engagement and inclusivity

Combining an inclusive and engaging culture with complementary policies is key

Lessons from Europe: Employee representatives at board level

The UK, together with nine other European Union (EU) countries, has no legislation requiring companies to have board level employee reps

Breaking the silence: Employee voice

Employees want their opinions and concerns heard at a strategic level, but there’s no one-voice-fits-all method

#MeToo and Time’s Up boost confidence to report sexual harassment

The social movements have encouraged employees to speak out, but employers could still do more to tackle the problem

Legal-ease: Dress codes

Should war be waged on working wardrobes?

Employers should support side hustlers

A panel at a Henley Business School event shared the benefits of encouraging staff to pursue other work alongside their day jobs

Savers believe minimum pension contribution is ‘recommended amount’

80% aren’t confident they’re saving enough for retirement, according to new research

Why we’re too afraid to report racism to HR

A culture in which racism is allowed to slide and consequently reoccur is just as damaging as the abuse itself

Legal-ease: Indirect discrimination

Indirect discrimination, proportionality and legitimate aims