PPMA launches campaign to tackle public sector bullying

The Public Services People Managers Association (PPMA) has launched a campaign calling for bullying in the public sector to be treated as a public health issue

NDA misuse clampdown: HR experts react

While some have welcomed changes, others say they won't be enough alone and have called on HR to stamp out bad behaviour through strong organisational culture

Bill introduced to make all jobs flexible by default

Advertising all roles as flexible could help close the gender pay gap, assist parents to share childcare, and better support older workers say experts

Case study: A joint HR and sustainability strategy at Ricoh

Sustainability sits very firmly in HR at Ricoh, but this hasn't always been the case

Uber's diversity targets receive mixed reaction

Uber has announced it will tie some executives’ bonuses to diversity targets in an attempt to increase representation of women and other minority groups

Tackling our climate emergency: HR's role

Time is running out to save our planet. So green issues can no longer be ignored by HR, who are perfectly placed to take the strategic lead

IR35 is about to create more red tape for private firms

Proposed changes to IR35 legislation for the private sector could create confusion around Personal Service Companies and company sizes

HR better placed than ever for board positions

Boards can no longer afford to ignore culture meaning HR's knowledge is sorely needed, according to chair of Advanced Boardroom Excellence Helen Pitcher

New government proposals launched on harassment

?Women and equalities minister Penny Mordaunt has launched plans to protect staff from sexual harassment, as two separate reports find extensive bullying and harassment in Westminster

Brewing company offers extra paid leave to use as staff please

?Molson Coors Brewing Company has launched a new initiative which offers staff up to two weeks extra paid leave annually to focus on moments that matter to them

Transforming PMI from cigarette manufacturer to smoke-free champion: HR's role

Moving away from the cigarette business at Philip Morris International (PMI) requires a completely new value chain, and from an HR perspective it's vital to equip the organisation with new skills

British Airways faces record data breach fine: HR experts react

HR must have a robust plan for cyber attacks, according to experts commenting following the news that British Airways (BA) is facing a record fine over a data breach