Pensions minister: Engaging savers is everyone’s responsibility

Guy Opperman shared his vision for pensions including mid-life MOTs, the launch of the new Simpler Annual Statement, and responsible investments

Change workplace practices to improve health and longevity

If we changed workplace practices and environments employers would no longer be damaging, even killing, their people

Bin the bonuses for a happier workplace

Bonuses are a blunt instrument that can unintentionally reward negative behaviour

Reports of the death of the third sector have been greatly exaggerated

While a misguided belief that ‘people who share our charitable beliefs’ simply would not act in ‘that way’ has led to some complacency, the sector as a whole has recognised the need for action

HR Most Influential 2018: The top of the tree

The latest HRMI rankings were compiled in a significant year for the profession, with those making the lists demonstrating the skills needed to deal with the big HR issues hitting the news

Planning Christmas in a post-Weinstein world

As organisations turn their minds to planning this year's festive season, does HR need to take a tougher stance on Christmas parties and secret Santa gifts post-Weinstein and #MeToo?

Treasury plans to overhaul tax for self-employed

It is believed the move will target those who are actually full employees and who have set themselves up as private companies to take on work

Ignoring calls for flexibility could cost businesses £12 billion a year

Women, young people and blue-collar workers are missing out on formal flexible working arrangements

Three lessons on mental health at work from the Mad World summit

The Mad World summit 2018 focused on moving beyond mental health awareness towards the actions employers can take to tackle mental illness in the workplace

Clash of the cultures: High street vs. high end

Sports Direct’s purchase of flagging department store chain House of Fraser is only the latest in a series of high-profile M&A activity in retail

One in five staff at Save the Children UK have faced harassment or discrimination

The charity pledges to take action following a review into its workplace culture

Inclusion is not an illusion for small businesses

Despite big businesses ‘talking the talk’ on diversity, it is small businesses who are overwhelmingly diverse and passionate about giving people a chance