To give the HR function at FIS strategic voice certain processes were transformed to be data- and metrics-driven

HR must have a robust plan for cyber attacks, according to experts commenting following the news that British Airways (BA) is facing a record fine over a data breach

While there have been few enforcements to date, some important lessons have emerged

One year on from the introduction of the GDPR, HR professionals report feeling burdened by the demands of data compliance and fear it could get worse post-Brexit

Uber drivers asserting their GDPR rights may uncover information that could be deployed in ongoing employment status disputes

A third (33%) of employees have sent customer information via new communication platforms, suggesting a lack of awareness of security risks, research finds

Perhaps the profession needs to deal with cyber risk before rather than after the fact

Hackers are hoping to access data through HR professionals, so they must understand how to stay secure

Research reveals that frontline staff frequently use messaging apps to communicate about work, leaving organisations vulnerable to regulatory and cyber risks

Neither employees nor leaders are confident they’re collecting employee data ethically, meaning they could be missing out on substantial revenue growth, according to Accenture

As we enter a new year it's a good opportunity to assess what we've learned and where to go next

It's been an eventful year for HR-related issues hitting the headlines. Our 12 Days of Christmas countdown revisits each month's most notable happenings