HR must help safeguard workforces against fraud

Too many of us think of fraud as a distant, finance-only concern. But it affects us all, and directly impacts workforce wellbeing, business integrity, and the operational resilience of UK...

The devil is in the data: How HR can reduce fraud risk

Ahead of the new 'failure to prevent fraud' (FTP) law, HR must have reasonable training, policies and processes for preventing fraud.

P11D changes: HR must avoid HMRC hazards

Payrolling benefits-in-kind (BIKs) will become mandatory for all UK employers from April 2026, replacing the current manual system – which uses P11D forms – with real-time information.

The right to disconnect might be dropped: what’s next?

Reports suggest that Labour will drop its plans to introduce a ‘right to disconnect’, primarily driven by concerns about the regulatory burdens it could impose on businesses at a time when they are...

How should HR handle unethical requests?

As HR professionals, we often find ourselves in uncomfortable situations when asked to undertake actions that conflict with our professional ethics or legal obligations.

Thoughtful compliance can build trust in remote teams

How can HR transform cross-border compliance from a headache into a trust-building tool?

Banning NDAs in sexual misconduct cases may have unintended consequences

Earlier this month, the government indicated that it was considering a ban on UK employers using non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to hush up cases of sexual misconduct.

Workers don’t believe employers’ ESG promises

Only half (52%) of workers in the UK believe that the way their employer promotes itself is aligned with their actions towards ESG issues, according to research from insights agency Opinium.

Bridging the culture gap: How to align company values with employee experience

Crafting and communicating corporate values is a core focus for many HR professionals and C-suite leaders, but recent research suggests that the preoccupation with values is not paying off.  

Age UK finance manager jailed for fraud after stealing £460k

A former finance manager for Age UK has been imprisoned after pleading guilty to fraud by abuse of position, for stealing nearly £460,000 from the charity. 

How HR can prepare for the employment law changes of 2025

There’s been a lot of panic-mongering about the Employment Rights Bill (ERB) and the changes it will bring.

How to stop toxic leaders' impact on culture

The coverage of allegations against Gregg Wallace has been a stark reminder of one of the most important and difficult distinctions every HR leader needs to make when trying to navigate and prevent...