Are good workplace relations the answer to Britain’s ‘productivity puzzle’?

At Acas, we see every day how unhealthy workplace relations can damage businesses, people and the wider economy. Conflict at work, when not managed early or well, is a hidden productivity killer.

HR must help safeguard workforces against fraud

Too many of us think of fraud as a distant, finance-only concern. But it affects us all, and directly impacts workforce wellbeing, business integrity, and the operational resilience of UK...

CPOs need a toolkit for 2030, amid permacrisis conditions

In recent years, the role of chief people officer has undergone a seismic shift. No longer just stewards of HR policy, today’s CPOs are architects of workforce strategy.

Our work paradox: why HR is solving everything – except work itself (part one)

HR must rediscover a core discipline, and propel smarter, simpler and more intentional work design. This is the first of a four-part series on how work and job redesign can unlock productivity and...

Why generational stereotypes are a leadership blind spot

With the arrival of Generation Beta, today’s youngest cohort born in 2025, we’re seeing a familiar cycle repeat: sweeping predictions from business leaders about workplace behaviours, before these...

How personalised communication fuels trust and innovation

Tailoring communication can help managers inspire their workforce to navigate their own path to success.

Young people favour working from home, research shows

Only one in 10 (10%) young adults, aged 18 to 27, want to work in the office full-time, according to research from The Times.

The HR Most Influential Podcast 4.3: Defending the profession

David Blackburn, award-winning CPO, consultant and 2024's second Most Influential Practitioner joins the podcast to discuss the criticisms directed at HR in the UK media.

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AI makes emotional intelligence more important than ever

As more and more people use AI tools, emotional intelligence (EI) and soft skills will be key to showing employees and clients that we care. This requires organisations to place more emphasis on...

The agile workforce model is essential for future success

How can leaders use an agile workforce model to help their business thrive?

Gen Z is teaching leaders how to lead

Every time I hear a leader bemoan their Gen Z employees, I want to ask them a simple question: when did setting boundaries become a character flaw?

How to manage a home working u-turn without senior talent jumping ship

How far are you willing to go to get your employees back to the office?