Computer-generated algorithms can examine people’s social media updates for negative personality traits, which could then be used in hiring decisions

Analysing people data is nothing new, but too often HR focuses on what’s already happened

The responsibilities of both employer and employee when considering home working arrangements

As the stakes are raised it naturally becomes more difficult to hear or acknowledge negative feedback

Research reveals staff face high levels of incidents such as leering, sexual gestures and inappropriate touching

CEO reward increases outstrip pay rises for the wider workforce, fuelling questions over fairness and governance in Britain’s businesses

Increased agility is achieved by establishing the right balance between flexibility and fixedness

Taking up active commutes, like walking or cycling, can positively affect productivity

Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct has agreed to buy House of Fraser for £90 million, prompting concerns around the future treatment of workers at the department store chain

You can care about employees – most of us wouldn’t be in the role if we didn’t – but ultimately we run businesses not charities

Part four in the series concludes the fictional case study that started earlier this week

Our 'postcard from' series keeps you updated on key HR areas in different countries