Employees tempted to leave by shorter commutes

More than 60% would leave their employer for a shorter (33%) or less frequent (32%) commute

HR lessons from the military

The Armed Forces struggles with many of the same people issues as more conventional organisations

Low-paid parents struggling to balance work and childcare

TUC general secretary Frances O’Grady said employers need to better support working parents

Creating a people-centred workplace cost-effectively

A practical, beneficial yet unique workspace doesn't have to cost the earth

Businesses should report ethnicity and disability pay gaps

The EHRC has made six recommendations to improve equality for women, ethnic minorities and disabled people

Glassdoor's top employers for work/life balance revealed

There's no single approach to achieving a good work/life balance for staff, according to Glassdoor

Social media and presenteeism sap worker productivity

Workers are often distracted by social media, but also aren't taking breaks for meals or to leave the office

Industry reacts to government’s state pension age hike

The state pension age increase from 67 to 68 is to be brought forward

The gig economy isn't all bad

While there is no doubt that exploitative practices exist, it is wrong to assume that all firms in the gig economy fit this mould

Providing flexibility in the NHS

We can't always provide the extent of control an agency can give, but we can look to increase flexibility

Business community reacts to Taylor Review

The review's recommendations include the right to request a direct employment contract, reduced tribunal fees and a ‘dependent contractor’ category of worker

Working Families Special Awards winners announced

The awards showcase flexible and family-friendly workplaces across the UK