Strategic HR

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.

How can HR leaders make apprenticeships more attractive?

Nearly half (44%) of young people feel uninformed about apprenticeship opportunities in their field of interest, according to research published to coincide with National Apprenticeship Week (10-16...

It’s time we scrapped DEI roles and refocused on business performance

Employers must move past the corporate inclusion machine and refocus on what actually works.

Half of disability benefit recipients think they can’t ever work again

Half (49%) of health and disability benefit recipients feel they will never be able to work again, according to a report from the Department for Work and Pensions.

News

Time, please! Why healthier workplace cultures might not include alcohol

As more and more people reconsider their attitude to alcohol, or give up altogether, Dominic Bernard examines why putting the bottle aside might be increasingly necessary for ensuring healthier...

How to better support apprentices' success

Championing alternative career paths is crucial, especially for young people.

How can SMEs address skills gaps on a budget?

Research has revealed that 79% of SME employers have identified skills gaps in their organisation in the past 12 months. Larger SMEs (100-249 employees) are more likely to report these gaps (85%).

HR Minds Summit 2025: What you missed from day two

The final day of the HR Minds Summit took place in Birmingham yesterday (6 February 2025). Read on for a round-up of insights from day two.

HR must be entrepreneurial to achieve future success

The future of sustainable organisational growth and success lies in entrepreneurial leadership, powered by entrepreneurial HR.

The HR Most Influential Podcast 4.3: Defending the profession

David Blackburn, award-winning CPO, consultant and 2024's second Most Influential Practitioner joins the podcast to discuss the criticisms directed at HR in the UK media.

Podcast

How to make changes last after a crisis response

Leaders of the fast-food chain McDonald’s rolled out improvement programmes in the wake of toxic culture allegations of abuse in 2023. Yet, in January 2025, further allegations were reported. How can...