The 12 months of 2018: June

It's been an eventful year for HR-related issues hitting the headlines. Our 12 Days of Christmas countdown revisits each month's most notable happenings

HR's role in organisational creativity and innovation

Innovation and creativity are becoming ever more critical to many organisations’ success. HR has the power to create the conditions most conducive to both

We must create and advertise more flexible roles

More widespread and embedded flexible working practices will help solve key challenges for employers

HR takes centre stage at the Royal Shakespeare Company

Its HRD Jo Pitman wants to see a workforce as diverse as its performances, and HR has a leading role in achieving that

Workers' rights get "largest upgrade in a generation"

The government announced plans to give greater protections to gig economy workers today

Wednesday half-days could boost productivity

While many aren't prepared for a four-day week, businesses support the idea of an afternoon off on a Wednesday, according to research from Kin&Co

Deliveroo riders lose collective bargaining legal appeal

Deliveroo riders are not entitled to collective bargaining under the European Convention on Human Rights, the High Court has ruled

From HR leader to the C-suite: Developing strategic awareness

To develop your career beyond HR you need to demonstrate wider capabilities

Organisational development beyond HR: Political campaigning

Organisational development principles were present in Emmanuel Macron's and Barack Obama's political campaigns

OD at Public Health Wales

The HR and OD team at Public Health Wales supports the organisation to take a preventative approach to healthcare

Defining OD: What is it and is HR doing enough?

Confusion abounds about what organisational development is, who should be doing it, and why

Employers must provide flexibility to support ageing workforce

The government has called on employers to make accommodations for older employees, with research revealing support for more flexible and part-time roles