Operational Efficiency

FTSE 100 CEO pay rises by 11% in a year

CEO reward increases outstrip pay rises for the wider workforce, fuelling questions over fairness and governance in Britain’s businesses

Embracing AI for greater pensions engagement

Artificial intelligence could revolutionise the way people engage with their pensions, making life easier for both employees and employers

Pension scams cost victims £91,000 each

As regulators launch a campaign to warn against pension scams, HR also has a vital role in protecting employees

Why Baby Boomers are leaving the workforce

The assumptions being made about older workers are astounding. These play a key factor in why many are ‘cashing out’ early

Recruitment pressures rise as EU migration drops

The latest CIPD Labour Market Outlook shows the short-term outlook for employment is strong but skills shortages are a concern

House of Fraser sale prompts worker rights concerns

Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct has agreed to buy House of Fraser for £90 million, prompting concerns around the future treatment of workers at the department store chain

Employees need to be financially responsible

You can care about employees – most of us wouldn’t be in the role if we didn’t – but ultimately we run businesses not charities

The complex dynamics in team bullying, part four

Part four in the series concludes the fictional case study that started earlier this week

A postcard from... Israel

Our 'postcard from' series keeps you updated on key HR areas in different countries

Kensington and Chelsea Council cleaners strike over low pay

In 'the largest organised strike by UK cleaners', workers are into a third day of action as the council and contractor Amey clash over who's responsible for setting wages

The complex dynamics in team bullying, part three

Parts three and four of this series explore a realistic but fictional team bullying case study

Tech graduates facing large fines for leaving training schemes

Graduate training schemes are a popular choice but early-release clauses have come under fire from legal experts