Strategic HR

Retraining scheme launched to tackle AI job losses

?The government is launching a national retraining scheme for workers at risk of losing jobs to automation and AI

Hestia launches paid leave for domestic abuse victims

Domestic abuse charity Hestia has become the first charity to offer paid leave to staff who have personally experienced domestic violence

Greening the office environment: Greenpeace UK’s top tips

As part of our July – August cover story on HR's crucial role in tackling climate change, Greenpeace UK shared some recommendations for employers looking to ‘green’ their office environment

Why we appointed employees to our board

Capita has shown its commitment to employee voice by appointing two workers to the board

The environmental impact of pensions

Contributions are often invested in organisations that aren't sustainable or mindful of the environment, and HR can help drive change

Bill introduced to make all jobs flexible by default

Advertising all roles as flexible could help close the gender pay gap, assist parents to share childcare, and better support older workers say experts

The importance of authentic leadership

While being an authentic leader can be difficult, the combination of a professional approach with the expression of our unique personality can help organisations thrive

Case study: A joint HR and sustainability strategy at Ricoh

Sustainability sits very firmly in HR at Ricoh, but this hasn't always been the case

Automation more likely to affect female workers

?The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has called on the government to ensure the benefits of technology are evenly shared

Uber's diversity targets receive mixed reaction

Uber has announced it will tie some executives’ bonuses to diversity targets in an attempt to increase representation of women and other minority groups

BAME people find it harder to overcome a criminal record to find work

BAME individuals with criminal records face 'double discrimination' when trying to enter employment, according to research

Low-paid workers may get statutory sick pay

Two million low-paid workers may be entitled to statutory sick pay for the first time under proposals that the government hopes will encourage more people with disabilities and long-term conditions...