HR's role when the heat is on

As the UK continues to bask in high temperatures, we look at what employers can and should do to ensure the health and safety of staff

Who monitors those doing the monitoring?

Artificial intelligence can take employee monitoring to new levels. But do the supposed productivity gains outweigh privacy concerns?

Worries about pay fuel presenteeism

The majority of people will still go to work when they are unwell out of fear of not being paid, according to research

British workers reject nine to five working

More than half of UK adults (58%) want to move away from traditional working patterns, according to research by McDonald's

Legal-ease: Home working considerations

The responsibilities of both employer and employee when considering home working arrangements

Whistleblower reports of NMW underpayment soar

Some employers are getting caught out by complex NMW rules while others are falling victim to spurious reports

Working in a heatwave: When is it too hot?

Experts are predicting that this will be one of the hottest UK summers on record

Health at work: How to support your employees

Employers can no longer afford to pretend that those working for them are not devoting their lives to their jobs

Workers fear long-term health condition stigma

34% of UK workers have lied about their reasons for taking time off sick out of fear of stigma, according to research

Five reasons working remotely benefits businesses

Better work/life balance, future-proofing the organisation, and saving money are just some of the positives

The problem with presenteeism

Employers often worry about absenteeism but presenteeism could be an even bigger problem

The missing link: Blockchain in HR

Blockchain technology could benefit the HR function by streamlining and protecting data processes