Strategic HR

Will lowering salary thresholds solve the skills crisis?

There is perhaps no way to change the migration system without creating winners and losers

Fertility treatment should be an employee benefit, say staff

While young workers want employers to offer fertility benefits, experts warn of the ethical and financial risks for both parties

Boris Johnson announced as PM: HR community reacts

HR magazine asked HR experts for their thoughts on the new prime minister and what he could mean for Brexit, business and jobs

NDA misuse clampdown: HR experts react

While some have welcomed changes, others say they won't be enough alone and have called on HR to stamp out bad behaviour through strong organisational culture

The difficulties of speaking truth to power

What gets said, what doesn’t, and who is and isn’t listened to are vital to organisational success

Apprenticeship levy an 'empty promise', says CIPD

The apprenticeship levy is failing to deliver on government promises to boost skills and spending on workplace training, according to research from the CIPD

Casual workers to be compensated for cancelled shifts

The HR community has reacted to the government's announcement of two key workplace rights measures last week, on flexible workers and parental leave equality

HR at Eurostar: Light at the end of the tunnel

Four years ago HR’s reputation at Eurostar was poor. But now it has been transformed into a value-adding function that’s been keeping services going amid Brexit turmoil

Will linking exec bonuses to diversity at Uber actually work?

Uber’s bold move to link executive bonuses to diversity metrics has raised eyebrows, but is the criticism too harsh?

Cost of employing people unsustainable, firms warn

Businesses have warned that their ability to develop staff and grow their companies has become difficult due to the increased cost burden of employment

Gethin Nadin's four top tips on employee experience

Speaking at an HR Taskforce event, psychologist and author Gethin Nadin shared some of his top tips on creating the best possible employee experience

More women means more success

Women often outperform men when collaboration is required, and companies with women on their boards often outperform competitors. Yet senior female representation is still low globally