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.

Creating confidence, not concern: How to create thriving MHFAider communities

Each year, Mental Health Awareness Week gives us all an opportunity to reflect on how we support wellbeing; not only in our personal lives, but also in our workplaces.

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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The ‘anonymity cloak’ – when confidentiality blocks connection

Anonymised, confidential support can prevent organisations from taking meaningful actions. But HR can help.

Half of employees knowingly share risky social media posts

Half (49%) of employees knowingly post messages on social media that could expose their employers to reputational or financial damage, according to research by security firm CyberArk.

Polygamous working isn’t just fraud, it’s a wake-up call for smarter screening

The recent news that a civil servant allegedly held multiple full-time jobs across different government departments has rightly caused concern.

Beyond burnout: How HR can help build better jobs (part two)

You can’t see it on a spreadsheet, but every person in your organisation is managing an invisible balance, like a bank account of energy.

BBC culture review: How should businesses audit themselves?

The BBC is due to take immediate action to improve workplace culture, after publishing its independent culture review on Monday (28 April).

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...

British employees are the second saddest in Europe

Employees in the UK are the second saddest in Europe, Gallup research published yesterday (23 April) has highlighted.

HR doesn’t need to be an expert in everything – and that’s a strength, not a weakness

In today’s rapidly shifting workplace landscape, the role of HR is more expansive than ever, encompassing everything from wellbeing to workplace design, hybrid working strategies to AI ethics. The...

Side hustle or succession plan? How HR can navigate the C-suite's dual ventures

Leaders' side hustles are both a retention opportunity and a compliance tightrope walk for HR.