Strategic HR

HSBC downsizes London HQ – but the office isn’t dead yet

HSBC has decided to leave its headquarters in Canary Wharf for a smaller office in central London, sparking a discussion on the future role of in-person working.

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L&D professionals innovate without use of AI

Only 5% of those with learning and development (L&D) responsibilities currently use AI tools such as ChatGPT to support learning, yet over half (55%) of L&D leaders said they are breaking new ground...

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Retention of over-50s rises up employers' agenda

Employers are trying to retain older workers, with one in 10 (10%) employers introducing new schemes in the last year, according to research from insurance company Aviva.

AI use in employee terminations raises HR concerns

One in 10 HR practitioners working in tech in the US are using ChatGPT to write termination letters, according to new data from B2B Reviews.

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Are your sleepless nights damaging the bottom line – and your team?

Sleep matters. Fact. There are many articles, backed up by tons of solid research, explaining the detrimental effects of short or poor sleep on physical and mental health, emotional wellbeing, and...

Daniel Gallo – Keeping McLaren in pole position for Formula 1 and beyond

The Formula 1 leader board may be dominated by rivals, but McLaren Racing is accelerating up the employer standings, thanks to people lead Daniel Gallo, says Jo Gallacher

Summer Fridays: does your workplace need them?

Summer working hours, where employees leave early on Fridays for up to five months of the year, have been found to have positive impact on productivity and retention at companies including Kellogg's,...

A mindful approach to refugee recruitment

It’s Refugee Week. A week that celebrates the contributions, creativity, and resilience of people from refugee backgrounds.

Award-winning HR: HR Team of the Year

What does it take to win an HR Excellence Award? Past winners share their entries how they impressed the judges.

New diversity and inclusion standard published by BSI

New guidance to help organisations create a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, has been published by national standards body, the British Standards Institution (BSI).

Best of HR books: June 2023

We delve into new book releases to find out what HR has been reading.