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

Sex discrimination claims soar

More women have come forward since the #MeToo movement, which has encouraged more to report their experiences

HR stretching itself too thin research finds

The HR function must become more strategic and less apologetic, according to LACE Partners

Some FTSE firms still taking "one and done" approach to women on boards

There are still a large number of FTSE 350 firms with just one woman on their boards, according to the Hampton-Alexander Review’s mid-year update