Strategic HR

The HR challenges of combining three brands into one

Virgin Money’s group HRD had the tricky task of fusing three brands together to create a new type of bank. She has changed reward, performance management, engagement and more

Devolution could be the answer to regional jobs gaps

Devolution could allow Northern regions to catch up on disproportionate job growth in the South East, according to think tank Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) North

Smaller connected teams work better for businesses

?Analysis from Kaplan Leadership and Professional Development has identified five key themes of successful workplaces

Barclays installs spyware on employees’ computers

Barclays has come under scrutiny after it installed ‘Big Brother-style’ monitoring software in its London headquarters

One foot in retirement

Employees are not saving enough for retirement, and often not even aware of the fact. Employers have a duty to ensure their workforces make appropriate plans for saving

Younger workers checking emails every hour outside work

The proportion of young workers using their smartphone for business purposes outside of working hours almost doubled between 2018 and 2019, according to Deloitte’s Mobile Consumer Survey

Men at work: Fighting depression on the job

A few simple adjustments, at no cost to the employer, can save lives

Employers’ views on climate change biggest concern for young workers

Millennials and Generation Z want to see greater social purpose and specific behaviour change from businesses, according to a Purpose Pulse report

What does succession management look like at Deloitte?

Succession management is a live priority for Deloitte this year

Points-based immigration to open UK to highly-skilled workers

The UK government has revealed further details of its points-based immigration system, due to start on 1 January 2021

Leadership for the 21st century

?“A good succession plan is when a business anticipates its leadership needs of the future and puts in enough time to plan for a smooth transition.

Emotional intelligence – the new skills gap

Employers want to hire people with emotional intelligence skills but candidates aren't listing them on applications