The need for HR expertise at start-ups

What is the appeal to HRDs of joining investor-backed start-up ventures and what should they look out for?

Three steps to improve happiness and productivity

Happiness and productivity influence each other, and can be easily boosted by training our brains to see risk and uncertainty differently

Hiring and retaining talent CEOs' greatest concern

The biggest internal concern for CEOs in 2020 is attracting and retaining top talent, according to non-profit research group The Conference Board

Employers sometimes risk their people when apologising

Nobody can make the right decision 100% of the time and no leader should commit their people to that – no matter how sorry they are for a previous failure

How to minimise legal risk at the staff Christmas party

The work Christmas party can bring everyone together and reward employees for their hard work, but for employers there’s bigger risks than just getting a hangover

Shutting up shop: HR on the high street

The high street is changing as shopping habits shift amid technological advances. So how can HR ensure its future prosperity?

Overcoming trouble in paradise: Recruitment and culture at WeWork

Co-working unicorn WeWork has had a rough few months. But it’s introducing HR processes and making recruitment more strategic

Zelda Perkins on tackling harassment: "You just have to do it"

At Women Mean Business Live a panel discussed non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and HR's role in stamping out harassment and bullying

What went wrong at Thomas Cook?

With the shock collapse of British tourism giant Thomas Cook, fingers are being pointed at executives and the government. Meanwhile employees abroad go unpaid

Thomas Cook: Whose responsibility is it to pay staff?

Affected employees may be able to apply for limited government assistance, and other travel firms are keen to recruit these experienced individuals

Thomas Cook: What to do if your business goes bust

Thomas Cook went into compulsory liquidation on 23 September, plunging thousands of employees into uncertainty

Taking the grief out of grievances

It's best to air grievances effectively within the organisation or through external mediation, before they become tribunal cases