Our back to basics series brings you top tips from industry experts on the bread and butter areas of HR

Nearly two-thirds (63%) of UK employees believe having a workplace romance shouldn’t be a sackable offence, according to a Perkbox survey

The need to define culture and its importance in the workplace should not be underestimated

Recruitment, onboarding and retention are time-consuming tasks that keep HR busy for little reason when software can execute some of the same actions quicker and more accurately

Employers should prepare themselves for more staff taking interest in Shared Parental Leave (SPL), according to a Winckworth Sherwood report

Two in five (40%) UK employees live payday to payday and have no emergency savings, according to a Willis Towers Watson study

HR should offer clear direction, and access to the right people and technology to alleviate stress and boost morale

An Imperial College London study into the psychological impact of early-stage pregnancy loss has called for more support for individuals who have experienced such trauma

Employers should use full and fair procedures to try and resolve any workplace issues, instead of using non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), according to new guidance

The Women and Work All-Party Parliamentary Group is calling on businesses and employers to make workplaces more inclusive

Single parents are less likely to progress at work and are earning significantly less than two-parent households, according to single parent charity Gingerbread

County lines crime is increasing and young people are getting sucked in. HR can work with local authorities and the police to help safeguard vulnerable employees