Devolution could be the answer to regional jobs gaps

Devolution could allow Northern regions to catch up on disproportionate job growth in the South East, according to think tank Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) North

Employers’ views on climate change biggest concern for young workers

Millennials and Generation Z want to see greater social purpose and specific behaviour change from businesses, according to a Purpose Pulse report

One in seven NHS staff have experienced physical violence at work

The NHS Staff Survey 2019 has revealed the scale of harassment and abuse many of its employees face while at work

Female ex-prisoners need more support finding work

Women leaving prison were almost three times less likely to be employed on release than men, according to a report

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HR's role in preventing county lines crime

County lines crime is increasing and young people are getting sucked in. HR can work with local authorities and the police to help safeguard vulnerable employees

Government releases veterans action plan with employment incentives

After a public consultation, the government has pledged a series of commitments to help veterans enter the workplace

EHRC guidance on sexual harassment signals need for a radical cultural shift

You can have all the policies, procedures and good intentions in the world, but if they are not put into practice and reviewed on a regular basis, how can they be considered genuine?

Work contributing to musculoskeletal conditions

Two-thirds (68%) of musculoskeletal (MSK) problem sufferers said their occupation has been a contributing factor to their condition, research by Willis Towers Watson has revealed

Retirement planning one of five goals in financial wellbeing strategy

A UK-wide strategy to transform people's financial wellbeing in a decade has been launched today by the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS)

Smoothie does it: HR at Innocent Drinks

Innocent Drinks’ group people and culture director, Sarah-Jane Norman tells HR magazine how the company has stayed true to its roots while expanding

EHRC urges employers to crack down on harassment post #MeToo

Tougher action is required if harassment is to be stamped out of the workplace, according to guidance from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)