The CIPD Festival of Work 2025 began at the Excel centre in London on Wednesday (11 June). Here are some of the highlights from day one of the conference programme.

As foreign exchange volatility introduces a further layer of complexity, payroll accuracy is essential for responsible business practice.

A former worker on the railway project HS2 has won £319,070.95 after being unfairly dismissed for accusing his bosses of disguising the true price of the delayed railway project, according to a...

Disengaged managers are leading disengaged teams. Rebuilding starts through leadership, coaching and motivation.

How often do we really stop to consider what it’s like to balance work, parenting, and life’s unpredictability without a partner to share the weight?

A British Airways cabin crew member has gone viral after being discovered dancing naked in a business class toilet mid-shift, according to The Independent’s report of the incident yesterday (2 June).

By embracing Smart work design, HR leaders can proactively create roles that people thrive in. Here’s why it matters.

Black employees in the UK may face a higher risk of workplace surveillance, according to research published today (30 May).

If we are serious about tackling the blight of workplace stress, we must look beyond wellbeing initiatives and address one of its most overlooked root causes: a lack of psychological safety.

HR professionals should more intensely prepare staff for travel to the US, according to HR commentators, in response to reports of stricter immigration enforcement and more aggressive border screening...

Thames Water has paused its scheme to pay out bonuses to executives linked to securing its £3bn loan rescue deal, national news outlets reported yesterday (21 May).

What evidence-based strategies can help build organisational resilience during waves of change?