Strategic HR

Unemployment falls but wage inequality rises

While UK unemployment hits another record low, the TUC warns of wage inequality between sectors

Employees face many financial wellbeing barriers

A panel at the Delivering Financial Wellbeing in the Workplace: What Works? conference discussed the many challenges to implementing financial wellbeing at work

Take advantage of Brexit extension but beware complacency

If organisations haven’t already prepared their post-Brexit people strategies now is the time

Is your company suffering from innovation fatigue?

HR has a critical role to play in diagnosing and defeating innovation fatigue in organisations

Businesses look to UK talent as EU workers turn away

Brexit may be creating new opportunities for people in the UK, according to research from LinkedIn

HR and IT need to transform the workplace together

Digital tools, when used correctly, can empower people to work more effectively. And yet in a lot of cases these digital tools aren’t being used correctly

De Bois: Employers must educate legislators on flexible working

Former MP Nick de Bois called on employers to pressure the government on matters beyond Brexit, while a panel explored strategic wellbeing and happiness at work

Have we made gender pay gap progress?

Two years into mandatory reporting and growing gaps are prompting calls for compulsory action plans and narrative statements, with concerns around data accuracy

Employees leaving high-pressure jobs need support

People working in high-pressure environments often experience issues when they leave these ‘comfort zones’, according to a panel speaking at an 87% launch event

A royal arrival: Lessons in engagement and inclusion

With the news about the latest royal baby comes a renewed sense of optimism amid challenging times

Prejudice towards vegans endemic in the workplace

Almost half (45%) of vegan employees feel they have been discriminated against, according to Crossland Employment Solicitors

Home Office: Post-Brexit immigration a “two-way street”

Speakers at The Financial and Professional Services Post-BREXIT Immigration Briefing outlined the advantages and disadvantages of proposals