Just one in five employers have plans to close gender pay gap

?The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) called on employers to outline their action plans ahead of next year’s reporting deadline

The 12 months of 2018: February

It's been an eventful year for HR-related issues hitting the headlines. Our 12 Days of Christmas countdown revisits each month's most notable happenings

Wednesday half-days could boost productivity

While many aren't prepared for a four-day week, businesses support the idea of an afternoon off on a Wednesday, according to research from Kin&Co

One in four 'not performing their best'

The number of UK employees who feel they are not performing their best at work is higher than the European average

The 12 months of 2018: January

It's been an eventful year for HR-related issues hitting the headlines. Our 12 Days of Christmas countdown revisits each month's most notable happenings

A fifth blame employers for excessive drinking

As Christmas approaches organisations have a responsibility to educate staff about the dangers of heavy drinking

Worker wellbeing during the festive period

The Christmas period can give way to fatigue, stress, presenteeism and sickness absence

Festive foibles: Employment law perspectives on the office Christmas do

Employers must consider how the combination of a festive tipple, secret Santa and social media could make the event an HR nightmare

L&D departments urged to tackle UK productivity

Managers agree that L&D professionals should be the driving force behind productivity in businesses, according to research by Knowledgepool

The importance of psychological safety

You may not know your staff aren’t speaking up, meaning problems go unreported and unresolved

Preparing yourself for the future of work

Changing workforces and job roles will only be a challenge if we fail to prepare ourselves

Most people-focused CEO: Roy Williams

With a real understanding of HR issues and as an utterly approachable leader, it’s no surprise Roy Williams was voted Most people-focused CEO at the HR Excellence Awards