Strategic HR

McDonald’s rolls back DEI initiatives

McDonald’s announced it will roll back some of its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, four years after they were introduced.

Does HR have a future?

Recent criticism of the HR profession should prompt us to reflect on how it has changed.

CPO falls off fastest-growing jobs list

Chief people officer has fallen off LinkedIn’s list of top-25 fastest-growing jobs in the UK. AI and sustainability roles are among the most popular jobs. 

Musk calls for Farage to be replaced as Reform UK leader

As Elon Musk called for Nigel Farage to be replaced as leader of the political party Reform UK, we asked HR commentators how leaders can best handle critical feedback. 

How to harness the power of nature to transform your work culture

Especially at this dreary time of year, employees need encouragement to get outside. It’s time for HR to lead by example.

Teenage employment advisor victimised for wearing trainers to office, tribunal rules 

An 18-year-old employment advisor was victimised, a tribunal ruled, after she wore trainers to the office and was “unfairly tackled” by her manager for not adhering to the dress code.

Working from home risks women's career progress, says Nationwide leader

Women who work from home could be at risk of missing out on opportunities at work, according to Debbie Crosbie, chief executive of Nationwide bank.

Few employers have a fertility policy, survey suggests

Despite 63% of managers considering fertility policies to be important, just 19% reported that their organisation has a formal fertility policy in place, a survey conducted by the Chartered Management...

Charity donations boost employee engagement

Three quarters (75%) of employers do not donate to charity despite employees reporting that they feel more engaged at companies that give to charitable programmes, research by Charities Aid Foundation...

Future leader: Helen Foster, Kerry Dairy Consumer Foods

Helen Foster, senior HR business partner at Kerry Dairy Consumer Foods, shares her vision for the future of HR.

Make the most of apprenticeship funding as the in-work learning landscape changes

The government is shaking up the way that Level 7 apprenticeships are funded. Now, more than ever, employers must invest in skills-based learning.

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Content moderators diagnosed with PTSD sue Meta

More than 140 former Facebook content moderators have been diagnosed with severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that was reportedly caused by exposure to graphic social media content.