Operational Efficiency

How to stop generalising generations without ignoring them

Each time a new generation comes of age, we’re overloaded with a whole bunch of stereotypes about them. We’re sent countless news articles proclaiming they’re resourceful (Gen X), they’re entitled...

Thousands of UK jobs lost as unemployment spikes

The number of people in employment fell by 120,000 between March and June 2023 and the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has warned Britain is on the brink of a recession.

Hot topic: What would HR find in its own Covid inquiry? Part one

The public inquiry into the UK’s handling of Covid-19 has topped the news since it began in June.

Ruling against using agency workers in strikes will not be appealed by government

The government will not appeal the High Court decision that using agency workers to cover for workers on strike is unlawful.

The McDonald's case shows that HR must help leaders tackle the causes of bullying

The shocking allegations of bullying, racism, abuse, and sexual harassment emerging from the BBC investigation into McDonald’s highlight why creating a culture of openness and transparency is...

Greggs worker wins race harassment case

A former worker at bakery chain Greggs has won a race harassment case after his manager tore his mask off in anger to warn him and two other junior black workers they would be in 'big trouble' if they...

Childcare in the UK becoming less affordable and reliable

The percentage of parents with children aged 0 to 4 who find it difficult to pay for childcare has increased from under a quarter in 2021 (24%) to around a third (32%) in 2022, according to new...

The power of clean language in the workplace

Clean language coaching is seeing an increase in business with many organisations now looking to clean language and systemic modelling facilitators to help teams work more collaboratively and...

Workplace AI policies: Does your company need them?

The majority (68%) of business leaders think employees should not use AI without a managers' permission, according to technology authority Tech.co.

Fight or flight: how to retain ‘flight risk’ employees

One of the more challenging aspects of building a resilient workforce is retaining talent, and mitigating the impact when an employee leaves.

Clubbing for a work party is not age discrimination, tribunal rules

An HR advisor at employment support provider Reed in Partnership, who made a tribunal claim when younger colleagues wanted to go clubbing for the company Christmas party, has lost her age...

Majority of UK workers lack regular career conversations

Only 15% of employees have regular career growth conversations, according to new research seen exclusively by HR magazine.