Operational Efficiency

Conservatives claim "earthquake" general election victory: HR community reacts

As the Tories record a landmark victory in the polls, the HR community is calling on the government to follow through on its pledges on skills, pay and flexible working

Is a 'right to disconnect' email ban over Christmas a good idea?

The University of Sussex Business School found staff have different goals dictating whether they’d appreciate a ban

Employers and policymakers must tackle care sector crisis

Everyone has a responsibility to tackle staffing issues in the care sector, said Stephen Wilson, CEO and co-founder of Novacare

Christmas parties should be adapted to suit the changing workforce

Employees should be given more control in deciding how to celebrate Christmas at work, as not everyone favours the traditional office party, said Thomas Calvard, senior lecturer in human resource...

Calls for a Carer's Passport to support families and jobs (E.G)

The institution of feminine corporations has been called upon to help redress gender imbalance in business, by a Friends Provident Foundation report that states carers are getting a ‘raw deal’ from...

Employee job confidence plummets amid election

With the general election fast approaching, research reveals that the current political situation is making people feel less confident about their careers

Good work and D&I in retail

?A crucial issue for retail HR is counteracting any temptation on retail bosses’ part to react to squeezed margins with moves that essentially compromise working conditions

Are employers supporting men in the wake of #MeToo?

More men are speaking up in the wake of #MeToo, but are employers doing enough to support them?

The HR guide to the general election

As the UK heads to the polls in what is being touted as one of the most important elections in decades, HR magazine outlines the main parties' policies affecting the world of employment

Behind the scenes of the festive season

Retailers face unique challenges over the Christmas period related to hiring and training seasonal workers, preparing for ‘the rush’ and raised consumer expectations

Job applications and recruitment fall amid general election uncertainty

Both job applications and appointments fell last month amid ongoing uncertainty around Brexit and the upcoming general election, two new studies show

Staff leaving a 'constant battle' for UK firms

?Two-fifths (40%) of UK businesses said they are in a 'constant battle' with staff leaving, according to talent solutions provider Oleeo