The HR view on employee data gathering

Never forget those numbers are human beings

The ethics of gathering employee data

Monitoring employees’ health and productivity is growing in popularity, but could have sinister repercussions

Younger firms more of a data security risk

Younger businesses are considerably less certain on how long they are legally required to retain documents

Hot topic: Data security, part two

What is HR’s role in ensuring staff adhere to data protection best practice?

Brexit – The end of the road for data protection reform?

The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation comes into force 25 May 2018. But given Brexit will it still apply in the UK?

Employees concerned about personal data security

Employees are most concerned about employers storing their bank details

Businesses unprepared for cyber attacks

More than seven in 10 (71%) businesses don't have policies to protect themselves in case of a cyber attack

Case study: Centralising HR data processes at Avon

Operating in 60 countries made harmonising HR data processes and binning legacy systems tricky

Employee competition – protecting your business' interests

Employers will welcome the new statutory protection to stop competitors stealing confidential information

Businesses neglect cyber security

Just three in 10 (29%) firms have written cyber security policies

Senior-level exits: Is there ever a trouble-free way?

It's not uncommon for business relationships to break down, so employers need appropriate protection

The truth behind the headlines: it's still not legal to snoop on staff

Contrary to some reports, the case does not set a precedent for employers to monitor, carte blanche, employees' private messages