Operational Efficiency

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

PwC launches Flexible Talent Network

The firm said it hopes to take flexible working to the 'next level' to tap into diverse talent

Scraping the dark side of personality online

Computer-generated algorithms can examine people’s social media updates for negative personality traits, which could then be used in hiring decisions

Moving towards predictive analytics in HR

Analysing people data is nothing new, but too often HR focuses on what’s already happened

Legal lowdown: Tackling transphobia at work

Gender reassignment is a protected characteristic, but employers need to do more to stamp out discrimination

UK law firms fall behind on employee engagement

The legal profession falls short of average engagement levels, with associates the most affected

Getting to the heart of workforce wellbeing

The British Heart Foundation wanted to practise internally what it preaches externally when it comes to holistic wellbeing

What to do when facing bullying claims

The question is not how to prevent claims by employees, but how to prevent bullying and harassment in the workplace in the first place

Poor charity cultures putting talent off

One in four (37%) people have been put off working for the charity sector by recent sexual harassment scandals, according to research from Kin&Co

Firms failing to protect staff from pension scams

Cost, employee engagement, and expertise are holding employers back from providing financial guidance for employees, despite awareness of its importance

MTR Crossrail: HR on the right track

A strong emphasis on engagement, employee voice and diversity has helped make MTR Crossrail a transport giant in just four years