Strategic HR

Hot topic: Employee loneliness, part two

The BBC recently revealed that a third of people often feel lonely, and experts have warned of the potential mental and physical ill health consequences

Hot topic: Employee loneliness

The BBC recently revealed that a third of people often feel lonely, and experts have warned of the potential mental and physical ill health consequences

A fifth blame employers for excessive drinking

As Christmas approaches organisations have a responsibility to educate staff about the dangers of heavy drinking

Hiring managers hit by Brexit uncertainty

As the prime minister cancels the crucial MPs' vote on her Brexit deal, hiring concerns have mounted for businesses

Sexual harassment in the technology sector

Tech giants have been accused of having cultures that ignore or perpetuate harassment and gendered discrimination

Why there's no such thing as good stress

There is a vital difference between stress and pressure at work, ?according to vice president of the International Stress Management Association Ann McCracken

Ted Baker's ‘forced hugs policy’: Lessons for other employers

The instance of Ted Baker offers some important lessons to other employers as they seek to update their approach in a post-#MeToo? era

Gautier: Clearly define bullying to stop it

Having a clear definition of workplace bullying can help prevent it, according to chartered psychologist and academic Chantal Gautier

Worker wellbeing during the festive period

The Christmas period can give way to fatigue, stress, presenteeism and sickness absence

Public sector HR struggling with digital change

Half (50%) of HR leaders in the public sector feel unable to drive digital transformation, according to research from the Public Services People Managers Association (PPMA) and MHR

Education secretary lays out new T-Level plans

The education secretary Damian Hinds? has laid out a series of plans for T-Levels and called for an end to "snobby" attitudes towards vocational and technical courses

Festive foibles: Employment law perspectives on the office Christmas do

Employers must consider how the combination of a festive tipple, secret Santa and social media could make the event an HR nightmare