Best of HR books: August 2024

We delve into the latest book releases for HR professionals.

Three practical steps to supporting frontline women

Women in frontline roles are facing a mental health crisis. How can managers address this?

How can HR improve safety for warehouse workers?

The GMB union has called for an investigation into Amazon's working practices, after 1,400 calls for ambulances were made to Amazon’s warehouses over the past five years, The Observer reported on 17...

HR must support people experiencing baby loss out loud

One in four pregnancies in the UK end in miscarriage. This issue is present in our workforce. But are we having challenging conversations about it, out loud?

Strive for contentment at work, not happiness

From the pandemic to the cost of living crisis, we all have to find a way to get through unexpected and uncontrollable events that impact our wellbeing at work. For me, the key is being content...

How can technology keep frontline workers safe?

Pret A Manger has introduced body-worn cameras for employees at six shops in London, Sky News reported on 10 August.

Full annual leave unclaimed by 65% of employees

Two thirds (65%) of workers do not use their full annual leave allowance, research by Breathe, a HR platform for SMEs, has found.

Four ways for HR to avoid burnout

As the HR function expands and more responsibilities are added, professionals can find themselves overwhelmed and burned out. How can the people who are often responsible for employee wellbeing, also...

HR’s mental health needs supervision

HR professionals routinely face a complex range of challenges in their role, alongside the emotional fallout associated with supporting others. However, they rarely have access to the mental health...

Should HR let employees work from home during a heatwave?

Concern has been raised for employees’ health and safety as a heatwave hits the UK this week. Temperatures have reached 32C in some parts of the country.

How can HR prevent long-term sickness at work?

John Deanfield, the government's champion for personalised prevention, told The Guardian on Tuesday (23 July) that a preventative system must be put in place to quell the number of economically...

We're heading for a summertime slump

Longer days and added home pressures can send employees spiralling into a seasonal summer slump. Providing the right benefit initiatives can go a long way.