Strategic HR

LGBTQ+ discrimination has evolved, not disappeared

A panel at EUROUT 2019 discussed the extent of progress made in LGBTQ+ equality and inclusion in the workplace

Can HR quantify culture?

New reporting requirements have been introduced around monitoring culture more closely. Will this improve corporate governance or be just another box to tick?

Disabled people work two months a year for free

The average disabled worker stops getting paid today (4 November) until the end of the year as a result of the disability pay gap, according to new analysis by the TUC

A third of private sector firms unaware of IR35 changes

?A third (33%) of private sector organisations that regularly engage non-permanent contractors don't know anything about upcoming IR35 reforms, according to research from Hays

The role of people-centric groups in organisation design

This first part of a two-part series looking at organisation and HR models explores how companies are incorporating new people-centric groups within their horizontal organisation designs

What story are you telling about yourself?

In a series of wellbeing columns Karen Beaven offers advice to others in HR

Legal lowdown: Landmark ruling on whistleblowing protection eligibility

The Supreme Court has ruled that judges are entitled to the statutory protections afforded to whistleblowers, which could have ramifications for other categories of worker such as volunteers

Winter wellbeing: Top tips for supporting employees

Employers must be aware that this time of year can present wellbeing challenges including financial pressures, burnout due to extra socialising, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

What went wrong at Thomas Cook?

With the shock collapse of British tourism giant Thomas Cook, fingers are being pointed at executives and the government. Meanwhile employees abroad go unpaid

Progress on gender pay gaps too slow

Recent ONS figures, this year's looming Equal Pay Day and high-profile equal pay disputes all highlight the urgent need to tackle ongoing gender pay and bonus gaps and unequal pay

HRD's pocket guide to... smart cities

The HRD’s pocket guide series offers an explanation of areas outside day-to-day HR that business-savvy HRDs need to have a handle on

Harnessing the Amazon mindset in talent acquisition

Advancements in technology mean recruiters can target candidates with personalised communications and achieve higher candidate quality