Where next for the Ulrich model?

The model has led to a shortage of HR professionals with the full suite of skills, particularly in IR and ER

Fathers denied flexible working

While 40% of dads have requested flexible working, 44% of these requests were unsuccessful, according to research from DaddiLife and Deloitte?

De Bois: Employers must educate legislators on flexible working

Former MP Nick de Bois called on employers to pressure the government on matters beyond Brexit, while a panel explored strategic wellbeing and happiness at work

Working Families Best Practice Awards 2019 shortlist revealed

The shortlist of employers leading the way in flexible and employee-friendly workplaces has been announced

Shedding new light on inclusive leadership

This leadership style can boost employee productivity, motivation and mental wellbeing, and some of the best examples are in fact found at British organisations

HRD profile: Alastair Gill, giffgaff

How bureaucracy and hierarchy have been avoided in favour of customers being brand advocates at mobile network provider giffgaff

Employers committing “wage theft” over holiday pay

Employees don’t understand their holiday entitlement, with particular uncertainty around temporary workers’ rights according to BEIS research

Gender pay gaps: Three ways to eliminate barriers to progress

Career progression, flexible working, and empowering women are all key areas to focus on

Caroline Lucas: Green New Deal could create thousands of new jobs

Shifting to a green economy would create many jobs, according to MP for Brighton Pavilion and former Green Party leader Caroline Lucas speaking at a New Economics Foundation event

Unleash panel: Implementing Agile in HR

A panel at Unleash Conference and Expo shared their experiences of rolling out Agile working within their HR functions

HRBPs must be people analytics evangelists

HR business partners (HRBPs) are a critical part of people analytics adoption, according to a panel at the Unleash Conference and Expo in London

Flexible working more important than role prestige and pay

A third of Brits (30%) say that flexible working is so important they would prioritise it over a more prestigious role