Employees' second jobs putting employers at risk

Employers are worried they are being exposed to risks through employees’ second jobs, according to research.

Legal teams expect a rise in HR issues in 2023

Legal departments expect employment disputes and HR compliance matters to take up more of their time in 2023 than they did the year before.

Tips for a successful post-acquisition integration

According to Harvard Business Review, between 70% and 90% of mergers and acquisitions fail. It’s a shocking number, and the one thing they all have in common is people. Mergers and acquisitions fail...

HR needs to prepare for further sackings in 2023

Mass redundancies at the likes of Twitter, Made.com and Amazon may have raised concerns about the fate of the jobs market, but will this continue into the new year? Sarah Ronan reports

Rolling with the recession: how HR can succeed

The twists and turns of a recession can be unpredictable, yet with the right preparation it’s another chance for HR to show its colours.

Travel safety should fall under HR umbrella

Employees across the UK feel their employers should take more responsibility for their safety when they're travelling for work.

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The big refreeze: HR’s role in helping organisations adapt post-pandemic, part two

The social and economic impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic has inspired widespread change for many business. Lynda Gratton studies how HR can help organisation consolidate new ways of working

The big refreeze: HR’s role in helping organisations adapt post-pandemic, part one

The social and economic impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic has inspired widespread change for many business. Lynda Gratton studies how HR can help organisation consolidate new ways of working

Catch up: Where do you draw the line with social media screening?

It’s common for recruiters to do their homework when looking for high-profile candidates and with the prevalence of social media, employers would be remiss to leave it out, finds Nosa Omoigui

Relocating staff in a time of crisis

War, unrest, political tensions, repression and corruption present global businesses and their employees with myriad issues including urgent relocations, sorting out visas and dealing with complex...

Top HR risks of the next decade and how to handle them

Organisational risk is a constantly changing landscape. From dealing with change to diversity and inclusion, here are some of the top HR risks businesses will face in the 2020s.