Operational Efficiency

Redundancy – why it pays to plan

Making employees redundant can be stressful for everyone. But planning ahead really can make a big difference

Marks and Spencer jobs at risk

Marks and Spencer (M&S) is set to close two of its clothing distribution centres, putting nearly 700 jobs at risk

CEOs need to interact with employees more

More than a third (36%) of UK employees have never had any contact with their CEO, according to research from Unit4

Male anxiety in the workplace must be addressed

2.8 million working days were lost because of work-related stress, anxiety and depression in 2018-19, official data has shown. But this problem isn't confined to women

Back to basics... Criminal offences outside the workplace

Our back to basics series brings you top tips from industry experts on the bread and butter areas of HR

Most believe office romances are acceptable

Nearly two-thirds (63%) of UK employees believe having a workplace romance shouldn’t be a sackable offence, according to a Perkbox survey

Automation and AI's role in HR

Recruitment, onboarding and retention are time-consuming tasks that keep HR busy for little reason when software can execute some of the same actions quicker and more accurately

Shared Parental Leave to become more popular

Employers should prepare themselves for more staff taking interest in Shared Parental Leave (SPL), according to a Winckworth Sherwood report

Making flexible payroll systems work

Expert advice on what to consider when implementing flexible payroll options

Employees are living payday to payday

Two in five (40%) UK employees live payday to payday and have no emergency savings, according to a Willis Towers Watson study

Three ways to alleviate stress and boost morale during a reorganisation

HR should offer clear direction, and access to the right people and technology to alleviate stress and boost morale

Hot topic: Early-stage pregnancy loss, part two

An Imperial College London study into the psychological impact of early-stage pregnancy loss has called for more support for individuals who have experienced such trauma