Strategic HR

Bin the bonuses for a happier workplace

Bonuses are a blunt instrument that can unintentionally reward negative behaviour

Firms alienating young staff with lack of mental health support

?Young people entering the workplace feel let down by firms' attitudes to mental health, Business Disability Forum and YouthSight have found

Reports of the death of the third sector have been greatly exaggerated

While a misguided belief that ‘people who share our charitable beliefs’ simply would not act in ‘that way’ has led to some complacency, the sector as a whole has recognised the need for action

Minister for suicide isn't the answer to the mental health crisis

By the time someone is prepared to take their own life several opportunities to support them have already been missed

It's time L&D and HR "woke up"

A panel at Talent Gathering Scotland debated the future of HR and L&D

Self-employed worried over their financial futures

Self-employed people are struggling to save for the future, according to the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE)

Managers concerned positive references could backfire

A quarter (25%) of professionals only give positive references even though 86% feel this could hurt their career if the person in question doesn't perform well

Nucleus Financial chief people officer: HR needs to be human

Instead of talking about organisations being a great place to work, HR needs to make it a reality

HR issues raised by Bodyguard

As well as proving to be a massive hit, BBC drama Bodyguard highlighted a number of important workplace issues

HR Most Influential 2018: The top of the tree

The latest HRMI rankings were compiled in a significant year for the profession, with those making the lists demonstrating the skills needed to deal with the big HR issues hitting the news

Volatile pay the norm for UK workers

Eighty per cent of workers experience fluctuating pay packets, with low-paid workers most at risk, according to research from the Resolution Foundation

Planning Christmas in a post-Weinstein world

As organisations turn their minds to planning this year's festive season, does HR need to take a tougher stance on Christmas parties and secret Santa gifts post-Weinstein and #MeToo?