Midlands worst for sexual discrimination cases

The region has the highest number of sexual discrimination tribunal cases in England, Scotland and Wales

The 12 months of 2016: October

?As our 12 Days of Christmas countdown we look at the most important HR happenings over the last year

Recommendations to The Future of Work inquiry: What needs to change

The government has launched an inquiry into the changing nature of work. So what needs to change?

What can 'liberated companies' teach HR?

A ‘liberated company’ is one where the staff have complete freedom to take actions they decide are best for it

HR’s festive survival guide

Holiday, bonuses and sickness absence can all prove a headache during the festive period

Dealing with competing holiday requests over Christmas

A rota, ballot, or first come first served system could all help with multiple holiday requests over Christmas

Tough gig: Making the gig economy work for everyone

Gig working is getting more popular, but has been heavily publicly criticised. So is it all it’s cracked up to be?

Employment status: Key characteristics

Post Uber-tribunal, employers may be concerned to make sure they have employment statuses clear

The 12 months of 2016: March

As our 12 Days of Christmas countdown we take a look at the most interesting HR happenings over the last year

Legal lowdown: Request for union recognition

Deliveroo recently received a request for trade union recognition. So how do rights to union recognition work?

Hot topic: Extended maternity benefits, part two

The CBI has said it wants to see statutory maternity pay extended to 52 weeks from 39

The Criminal Finances Bill: HR's role

New legislation will make it a criminal offence where companies have failed to prevent employees from assisting with tax evasion and money laundering. But what is HR's role?