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Culture | Does the rise in temporary workers mean the fall of company culture?

As businesses invest in building strong values and a distinct company culture to differentiate themselves in both the customer and talent markets, a growing contingent workforce raises concerns about...

Diversity and inclusion | What’s driving DEI pushback, and how can we get it right?

A diverse workforce is more engaged, creative and, ultimately, drives better business results when operating in a truly inclusive environment. So why have diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)...

Health | Employers cannot afford to ignore the gender health gap

The UK has more than 16 million women in employment, so addressing women's unique health needs is not just a matter of health equity – it's a critical factor in fostering productivity, retention and...

Technology | How to futureproof payroll

The UK payroll landscape continues to evolve at pace. Rather than HR leaders shying away from this, it’s something to be viewed as a real opportunity.

Addiction | Why employment law should protect those with alcohol dependence

Recent years have seen real progress in the workplace to better support employees facing challenges. The Equality Act (2010) plays a key role, protecting people with certain characteristics such as...

Risk | Organisations aren’t prepared for high-risk crises

Crisis events are more frequent, severe and unpredictable than ever. For businesses, being under-prepared for myriad crisis scenarios is also costlier than ever.

Wellbeing | If the menopause makes women quit work, we need to support their return

Being menopause-friendly isn’t just about retaining valuable staff, it’s also about welcoming back highly skilled and experienced individuals to play their part in your organisation’s future success.

Neurodiversity | Why we must track neurodiversity at work

We all think, move, hear, see, understand and communicate differently – that's neurodiversity. In the past few years, we have seen an explosion of interest in this area. And yet, too many workplaces...

HR careers | HR must reclaim space for development

The HR function is not focused on its own development due to years of financial and time pressure. How can we change this?

Neurodiversity | ADHD, HR and me

As an HR professional with ADHD, this is how managing neurodiversity impacts me and influences my style of work.

AI | AI will help HR break free from its admin legacy

With flexible scheduling, frontline roles, and an increasingly mobile workforce, employees now expect more from their employers.

Age | HR must revisit language referring to older workers

The term ‘older workers’ is commonly used to refer to employees aged 50 upwards. With over a third of the UK workforce now aged over 50, this terminology is not only an oversimplification but a source...