Strategic HR

Supercharging inclusion for working parents and carers

How can organisations best support employees who are parents and carers? HR magazine editor Charissa King chaired a discussion on this topic at the Inclusive Workplace Conference. Georgia Lewis...

Employers can’t afford not to support employees with endometriosis

New data from the Office for National Statistics reveals a stark reality: patients with endometriosis face a persistent wage gap, earning £56 less monthly within five years of diagnosis.

GPs face “extraordinary” increase in abuse, says medical director

There has been an “extraordinary” increase in abuse directed towards GPs and healthcare employees, according to NHS England’s primary care medical director.

How should HR prepare for the domestic abuse leave law?

By preparing now for the proposed changes to employment law set out in the Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Bill, HR can help employers provide support for victims and survivors.

Employers must improve support for people on jury duty

Every year 200,000 people in the UK are summoned for jury service. It’s a non-negotiable, unpaid civic duty. If we're really honest with ourselves, are businesses properly prepared to support...

New apprenticeship rules aim to remove barriers into the workforce

Adult apprentices will no longer need to have English and Maths qualifications to complete their course, according to a new rule change by the Government.

"Bring job design back into focus"

Imagine walking into a building and being told it was constructed without any formal principles or safety checks. You wouldn’t stay long, would you?

How can HR support new C-suite leaders?

The CEO of homeware chain Dunelm has announced his retirement from the role, after seven years.

Are HR qualifications worth it?

As demands on HR professionals change, and alternative routes into and through the profession emerge, are existing qualifications fit for the future of people management? Lauren Brown investigates.

Debunked: Four top apprenticeship myths

As we celebrate and showcase the opportunities that apprenticeships provide this National Apprenticeship Week, we must dispel the common myths around apprenticeships.

MPs' WhatsApp group sparks workplace communication questions

A second Labour MP has apologised for his membership of a WhatsApp group chat containing sexist and racist comments.

Letter from the editor: Kindness shines in winter

“January doesn’t have to be dry,” according to an email subject line written by a marketer after my own heart (and my cash). But the fact remains that for many, this time of the year is a real slog.