Strategic HR

Half of workers think they're being monitored by bosses

Workers worry bosses will use surveillance data to set unfair targets, micromanage them and take away autonomy

Police vow to "root out" sexual harassment among staff

Research reveals staff face high levels of incidents such as leering, sexual gestures and inappropriate touching

School-leavers believe apprenticeships are for 'under-achievers'

Misconceptions about apprenticeships are rife among UK students, according to research by Arch Apprentices

Emotional intelligence undervalued in the workplace

One in four (25%) UK business leaders say that emotional intelligence (EQ) is undervalued in the hiring process, according to research by Robert Half

FTSE 100 CEO pay rises by 11% in a year

CEO reward increases outstrip pay rises for the wider workforce, fuelling questions over fairness and governance in Britain’s businesses

Agility and flexibility aren't the same

Increased agility is achieved by establishing the right balance between flexibility and fixedness

Inactive commutes make employees miserable

Taking up active commutes, like walking or cycling, can positively affect productivity

Embracing AI for greater pensions engagement

Artificial intelligence could revolutionise the way people engage with their pensions, making life easier for both employees and employers

Changing role profiles means changing leadership

Colleagues are loving flexibility and autonomy, but it raises a number of questions

Can you lead successfully with kindness?

There’s no better way to unlock everyone’s potential, create a high-functioning team and meet business goals

Over-50s plan to work longer

Older workers feel unsupported by their employers, despite estimates that a third of the UK workforce will be aged over 50 by 2020

Why Baby Boomers are leaving the workforce

The assumptions being made about older workers are astounding. These play a key factor in why many are ‘cashing out’ early