John Lewis might have made the ideal appointment

Choosing a new leader from outside the sector may seem risky, but they can provide valuable insight

Could gig economy deals halt the trade union's demise?

Union membership is low among young people, but the gig economy could be an opportunity for unions to boost numbers

Digitalisation of the visa system: What HR should know

HR teams need to get up to speed with the transformation of the UK's visa system, including digital visa status and online right to work checks

NHS Interim People Plan: More investment needed

While the plans have been welcomed greater investment is needed to improve the recruitment and retention of nurses say experts

How many of your employees are disengaged?

The way we think about work is changing and to move with this curve management needs a new lens through which to view workers

Humanise your brand with your strongest advocates

Employees can often be an organisation’s strongest advocates, and it’s time more brands started to use this to their advantage

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Bad bosses creating toxic workplaces

As fresh allegations emerge of bullying and toxic work cultures in high-profile organisations, research has found that bad bosses are largely to blame

Employers risk losing contractors in IR35 changes

Brookson Legal has warned employers against taking a blanket approach to IR35 assessments ahead of the private sector rollout in April 2020

Older employees feel undervalued

More than half of over-60s want to continue working but are concerned about age discrimination and lack of career progression, according to research from Aviva

People with dementia can continue to work

People diagnosed with dementia are being “shown the door” when simple changes could enable them to carry on in the workplace

Complex immigration rules put businesses at risk

The UK's Immigration Rules, spanning 1,100 pages, are complex and difficult to follow

Take advantage of Brexit extension but beware complacency

If organisations haven’t already prepared their post-Brexit people strategies now is the time