Operational Efficiency

63% think travel risks have increased

Fears over security threats and natural disasters are causing employers to rethink travel plans

Over-50s experience chronic worklessness

Around 3.3 million people between the ages of 50 and 64 are not in work

Employee empowerment adds real value

Many good managers still fear letting go and devolving decision-making

HR salaries rise steadily

The highest salary rises were seen for HR directors in SME organisations

Workers and employers want better gig economy protections

As Uber loses a key gig economy legal battle, employers and employees call for better protections

What you need to consider taking on fixed-term Christmas staff

Whatever your business it is important that you put careful thought into how to handle additional staff

Protecting your business from rogue employees

The temporary deactivation of Donald Trump's Twitter shows the significant impact 'rogue' employees can have

Legal-ease: Suspending employees

Carefully consider whether it is the most appropriate course of action to suspend an employee

CIPD annual conference round-up: Day two

What the HR magazine team learnt at the second day of the CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition

Communicating your benefits offering

Staff can take their benefits package for granted. Here's how to best communicate what's on offer

Organisations to invest more in D&I

Recruitment efforts are less effective when companies do not invest in D&I

Wellbeing not considered essential

Firms are failing to see employee wellbeing as a key business imperative