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Employers can’t fly blind on employee mental health

Mental health has become a critical factor when it comes to effectively managing the workforce. But employers can still find themselves lacking the necessary insight into issues that mental health...

Depression causes employees to move to less stressful jobs

A third (33%) of people with depression reported they have quit their job due to their condition, a report by mental health treatment provider Flow Neuroscience found.

Three-quarters of employees would take a pay cut for four-day week

Three quarters (73%) of UK employees would take a pay cut in exchange for working four days a week, according to research published this week (25 September).

Harrods allegations: How should HR hold power to account?

A series of allegations of sexual abuse have been made against the late Mohamed Al Fayed, former Harrods owner, by junior members of staff. We asked HR leaders how to address abuses of power and...

Unpaid internships should be illegal

It’s not enough to say, 'but we’ve always done it this way', when 'this way' is literally unpaid labour.

Should HR use VR training to promote inclusion?

The NHS had introduced a virtual reality (VR) training programme to promote inclusion of employees from ethnic minority backgrounds.

How prepared are you for the legal changes coming on sexual harassment in the workplace?

When new laws on sexual harassment take effect next month, the pressure will be on for organisations across England, Wales and Scotland to show that they have switched their focus from simply managing...

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What can HR learn from the Sue Gray salary row?

Sue Gray, Downing Street chief of staff, has been at the centre of conflict after the BBC reported on 18 September that she asked for and received a pay rise to £170,000 following the election of the...

How to talk to employees experiencing ‘survivor’s guilt’

It's vital for HR professionals to address the guilt and frustrations of people who remain employed amid turbulent times.

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Changing demographics will shape work/life integration

As we look to the future of work, it's clear that the boundaries separating career and personal life are beginning to shift. Changing demographics, evolving attitudes and the rise of new technologies...

Employers losing focus on inclusive hiring

More than half (55%) of employers reported that they do not specifically state an interest in diverse candidates in their job adverts, compared to 49% in 2023 and 48% in 2022, research from the...

Grieving employees can turn work into a refuge, research finds

Employees grieving a loved one can turn work into a refuge, if given the space to shape their role to suit their capabilities and needs, according to research published earlier this year.