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...

AI's hidden sustainability problem: How HR can champion change

Nobody is talking about AI’s damaging impact on the environment. Dominic Bernard discovers why this is exactly the kind of problem that HR is equipped to help organisations navigate.

Letter from the editor: AI is no fad, so HR must consider its long-term implications

HR professionals of the past have been a bit faddy – quick to take up new and shiny tools and approaches (or so I hear). But where artificial intelligence (AI) might have once looked like a fad, we...

Organisations’ biggest DEI mistakes – and how to fix them

As the backlash against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives continues, CEOs must adopt values-based leadership.

Meta’s 4,000 layoffs: a masterclass in leadership failure

When Meta swung the axe on 4,000 employees, it probably expected a bit of noise, and then business as usual. Instead, LinkedIn turned into a wall of ex-Meta staff posting glowing performance reviews...

With more workplace conflict ahead, what's HR's next move?

Workplace conflict between employees is growing. Dealing with it will continue to be firmly at the top of the agenda for HR in 2025.

Award-Winning HR: Best ESG Strategy 2023

What does it take to win an HR Excellence Award? We share how Triodos Bank beat stiff competition to win Best ESG Strategy of the Year 2023.

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Can pensions align with ESG goals? (Part 2)

To what extent do employers consider the environment when planning employee pensions? And how can HR leaders align these priorities?

Can pensions align with ESG goals?

Sustainable pension plans have been around for some time. But do employers consider ethics and the environment when planning employee pensions? And how can HR leaders align these priorities?

How should HR respond to UK riots?

The current violent climate in the UK is unsettling for the majority of us. What is the role of organisations, and specifically HR, if any, in this context?

Addiction recovery in UK workplaces: How to shift the narrative

Are UK employers ready to adopt a US-style approach to supporting people in addiction and recovery?

What HR should ask before working with an EAP

Finding the right Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is crucial for businesses seeking to support the mental health and wellbeing of their workforce.