Operational Efficiency

Is social media the key to recruiting young people?

The number of young people aged 16 to 24 years old who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) increased in July to September 2024, according to the latest figures from the Office for...

Is your DEI strategy setting people up for failure?

While many companies invest heavily in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), an often overlooked aspect disproportionately impacts professionals from diverse backgrounds. 

Reeves accused of embellishing experience after editing LinkedIn

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been accused of embellishing her employment history by lying about her tenure at the Bank of England.

Faith and the workplace: How employers can be more inclusive

As we near the end of Islamophobia Awareness Month, I feel it’s important to share my story as a proud Muslim, and to galvanise a call to action for HR professionals who are working tirelessly to...

Two thirds of workers engage in 'productivity theatre'

More than two thirds (67%) of workers reported having engaged in ‘productivity theatre’, or performing tasks to appear busy without doing meaningful work, according to a survey by work management...

Hospital porters to strike over lack of toilet dignity

Hospital porters at University Hospital Southampton are set to strike due to bullying and a toilet dignity dispute.

FTSE 100 board director pay gap narrows

The gender pay gap for board directors of FTSE 100 companies has narrowed slightly in the last year, according to research by law firm Fox and Partners, published today (18 November).

Musk to hire government worker for zero pay on 80-hour week

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has invited Americans who are “high-IQ, small-government revolutionaries” to apply for an 80-hour-a-week job in the new Department of Government Efficiency, for zero compensation.

Bar manager who reported cocaine use wins £33k at tribunal

A bar manager was unfairly dismissed, a tribunal has ruled, after blowing the whistle about colleagues drinking and using cocaine while on shift.

How can employers tackle the motherhood penalty?

Management consultancy LHH hosted a panel debate yesterday (14 November) on how employers can understand and overcome the ‘motherhood penalty’.

Leadership strategies for overcoming ineffective teams

Effective teamwork plays a pivotal role in achieving organisational success. Yet, despite 94% of companies adopting team-based structures, they don't always work at their best. How can senior leaders...

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How HR can support people with diabetes

Today (14 November) is World Diabetes Day. We asked our commentators how HR can support employees with diabetes.