Operational Efficiency

Millions invested to create third spaces for remote workers

A new 'work near home' initiative has been launched to give remote workers community spaces where they can work alongside others.

Consolidation: an easier way to run defined benefits pension schemes

Most defined-benefit (DB) pension schemes are now closed; they present a legacy financial and admin burden to HR rather than being part of an ongoing benefit package.

Line managers able to spot signs of poor mental health

A majority (67%) of line managers know how to spot early warning signs of poor mental wellbeing, according to new research.

Woman awarded £19k after sexual harassment at Christmas party

A woman who was sexually harassed at a work Christmas party has been awarded £18,857 after claims of sexual harassment, victimisation and unfair dismissal.

Why organisations should be planning for pay transparency sooner rather than later

It shouldn’t take legislation to make an organisation open and honest on pay with employees and future talent. It should happen because it’s the right thing to do – and you need to start planning to...

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Single mothers missing £852 million in pension contributions

Working single mothers have missed out on an estimated £852 million in pensions savings because they are not covered by the auto-enrolment scheme introduced in 2012.

Cost of living crisis has changed culture in SMEs

Almost all (99%) SMEs have said they have noticed behavioural changes across their team as a result of financial constraints in the last six months.

The importance of tracking sexual harassment cases

With legislation currently progressing through Parliament which will introduce a new duty to take all reasonable steps to prevent the sexual harassment of employees, could small changes to employment...

Spring Budget 2023: What does it mean for HR?

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt gave his 2023 budget announcement to parliament yesterday (15 March), prioritising expanding the workforce and changes to pensions.

What could a mental health first aid law look like… and do we need one?

Not for the first time, MPs in the House of Commons are debating a potential new law that could make it a legal requirement for all businesses in the UK to provide access to mental health first aid...

Half of businesses ghosting job applicants

Almost half (44%) of businesses do not reply to candidates within four weeks of receiving their job application, according to research from Resource Solutions. The study also found that 95% of job...

Health and Wellbeing at Work: day one roundup

The Health and Wellbeing at Work event is back for its 17th year at Birmingham’s NEC. Here HR magazine provides a roundup of some of the key takeaways from day one.