Build a culture of experimentation to attract and retain top talent

It's time for employers to rethink how they attract and motivate their staff.

Gen Z is hesitant to speak out at work, survey suggests

Research findings published today (23 June) reveal that Gen Z (people aged 18 to 24) are less likely to speak to their employer about negative workplace issues compared with older generations.

BBC faces scrutiny over alleged bullying culture

The BBC has hired a consultant to conduct an internal review into allegations of bullying and misconduct made against BBC Breakfast editor Richard Frediani, who has taken an extended leave from the...

Crown Estate's £400m wind boost: How businesses can commit to environmental goals

The UK’s offshore wind sector is set to receive £400m of capital into its supply chain from The Crown Estate, the estate's head of investment announced yesterday (17 June).

CIPD Festival of Work 2025: Day-one round-up

The CIPD Festival of Work 2025 began at the Excel centre in London on Wednesday (11 June). Here are some of the highlights from day one of the conference programme.

Union had a "pervasive" fraud culture, auditor rules

Auditors concluded that there was a “pervasive fraud environment” at one of the UK’s largest trade unions, along with a culture that “did not challenge” financial transactions.

Let's move the dial on social mobility

Today is Social Mobility Day and with the theme of shifting mindsets, I want to look at the most important shift we can make: from talk to action.

BBC suspension: How should HR address disability discrimination?

An EastEnders TV star has been suspended by the BBC after using an ableist slur while filming Strictly Come Dancing last November, according to reports published on Saturday (7 June).

Make psychological safety a year-round stress reduction imperative

If we are serious about tackling the blight of workplace stress, we must look beyond wellbeing initiatives and address one of its most overlooked root causes: a lack of psychological safety.

Protester disrupts Microsoft CEO: Managing protest at work

A Microsoft employee disrupted a keynote speech given by the firm’s CEO on Monday (19 May) with a pro-Palestine protest at a company conference, the Guardian has reported.

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Water watchdog allowed lavish spending: can HR prevent expense abuse?

An investigation into a Scottish water regulator’s accounts found “inappropriate and unacceptable” spending, which the Scottish government reportedly failed to challenge.

NHS worker compared to Darth Vader wins £29k

A former NHS worker won almost £30,000 at tribunal, after a coworker compared them to the Stars Wars villain Darth Vader. The case highlights the importance of taking workplace culture, processes and...

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