If we aren’t tracking flexible working… what’s the point?

In the last few years, flexible working has gone from something of a company secret to a modern-day buzzword. 

Outsourced HR could see a spike in investment in 2023

There has been a 41% increase in outsourcing services since pre-pandemic in 2019, and business process outsourcing, which includes outsourced HR, is one of the areas expected to see a substantial rise...

Empowering the forgotten workforce with flexibility

Since the pandemic, office workers have seen a shift in their working life. Many now have the flexibility to work from home and more freedom in choosing their hours to accommodate personal...

Homeowners turning to side hustles for mortgage repayments

Nearly a third (30%) of UK homeowners are picking up extra work to boost their savings ahead of their mortgage repayments increasing, according to new research.

Pizzas, HiPPOs and social loafing: fostering innovation and empowering teams

In the realm of team dynamics, the concept of the ‘two-pizza team’ has gained significant attention since it was coined by Jeff Bezos in the early days of Amazon.

HR can help create ethical and equitable gig work

It’s very easy to pick holes in the gig economy. Many gig workers experience unstable work, long hours, below-average pay and have little to no legal protection.

Making the right call on hybrid work

When hybrid working is done wrong, there are consequences: business suffers, and people leave.

Future leader: Lewis Armstrong, people and culture advisor, ISS Facility Services UK

Lewis Armstrong, people and culture advisor at ISS Facility Services UK, shares his vision for the future of the profession.

How to ensure diverse strengths with lockdown-affected graduates

Attracting and retaining the right mix of university and college graduates is fundamental to driving a diverse pipeline of talent for any organisation. But this year, it’s more complicated.

Working hours still falling after four-day week pilot

Working hours have fallen from 34 hours to 33 six months since the end of the four-day week trial, according to a report by 4 Day Week Global.

Divorce policies: does your workplace need them?

In January, businesses including Tesco, PwC and Unilever partnered with the Positive Parenting Alliance (PPA) to promote support for colleagues going through divorce. But six months on, is it time for...

Flexible working bill receives royal assent: what HR needs to know

The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill received royal assent yesterday (20 July) granting employees across England, Scotland and Wales new powers when requesting flexible work arrangements.