Strategic HR

The bottom line of business as a force for good

D&I is a strong part of what it is to be a business operating as a force for good

Taylor Review to recommend ‘dependent contractor’ status

When published tomorrow, the Review will also recommend models to ensure transparency about gig work pay

Zero-hours contracts are unpopular with workers

Just 35% of UK adults would consider taking on a zero-hours contract

Happiness has failed, but it has taught us an important lesson

Ensuring employees are happy hasn’t delivered the productivity gains promised

Workers think wellbeing is not taken seriously

Nearly a quarter (23%) of workers think their organisation does not take employee wellbeing seriously

Working Families Special Awards winners announced

The awards showcase flexible and family-friendly workplaces across the UK

Hot topic: Improving social mobility, part two

Much was said before the general election around improving social mobility, by both the Conservatives and Labour

Mental health support at HEINEKEN

We’re moving in the right direction to end stigma around mental health in the workplace. But it will take time

STEM firms should engage with children to solve skills shortage

Campaigns to encourage more people, especially women, into STEM fields should start in the classroom

The evolving C-suite

The C-suite will need to expand to include individuals equipped with specialist expertise

Helping staff cope with the threat of terrorism

Various emergency plans are in place to protect and reassure employees in the wake of recent terrorist attacks

Employees unaware of unpaid parental leave

Unpaid parental leave is available to staff with a year or more's tenure, in addition to annual holiday allowance