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Pay and reward | Minimum wage, maximum quandary

As businesses face increased flight risk on top of reducing pay pots, it's time to reimagine the entire employee value proposition.

Workers' rights | The right to disconnect might be dropped: what’s next?

Reports suggest that Labour will drop its plans to introduce a ‘right to disconnect’, primarily driven by concerns about the regulatory burdens it could impose on businesses at a time when they are...

Diversity and inclusion | Why WEI should replace DEI

For healthier, more engaged, and more aligned workforces, employers need to stop treating wellbeing, engagement, and inclusion separately.

Technology | Behavioural change is not a by-product of technology, it’s the prerequisite  

Where behaviours are seen as a by-product of processes and systems, there's a big problem.

Employment law | Neonatal care leave and why it matters

Where a child’s survival is a major concern, an employer’s understanding is crucial.

Pay and reward | Can HR help close the generational wealth gap?

ONS figures suggesting that Baby Boomers have nest eggs 30 times larger than Gen Zs are a stark warning that younger people won’t have enough money to comfortably retire on.

Wellbeing | Sick pay reform is overdue, it’s time to put it right

It’s sickening that millions across the UK don’t currently have access to sick pay if they are unwell.

Retention | Personalised retention strategy is crucial: here’s how AI can help

As hiring challenges intensify, adopting a personalised approach to retention is now more vital than ever.

Leadership | Leadership shadows: how HR can help leaders get it right

I’d be surprised if your leaders didn’t know they influence their people, but have they ever thought about the shadow they cast as a leader?

Diversity and inclusion | DEI strategy must be inclusive of single parents

When we talk about working parents, who comes to mind? For many, the assumption is a two-parent household juggling responsibilities.

Religious observance | Ramadan 2025: How HR can lead the way in supporting Muslim colleagues

Ramadan begins this weekend. Now, more than ever, HR should provide a safe and inclusive workplace for Muslim colleagues.

Diversity and inclusion | Organisations’ biggest DEI mistakes – and how to fix them

As the backlash against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives continues, CEOs must adopt values-based leadership.