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Workplace demographics | How the ageing workforce will affect the future of work

For HR professionals, the increasingly age-diverse workforce presents not just a challenge but an opportunity to lead transformative change in the workplace.

Culture | How to stop toxic leaders' impact on culture

The coverage of allegations against Gregg Wallace has been a stark reminder of one of the most important and difficult distinctions every HR leader needs to make when trying to navigate and prevent...

Diversity and inclusion | DEI backlash: Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater

We've seen a lot of backlash against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) work this year. But 2025 could be the year we find out what works, and get it right.

Diversity and inclusion | Solidarity, not identity, drives EDI progress

Can we in the UK learn anything from the US political climate after Trump’s election win that applies to work, and the issues that leaders have to deal with? I think we can.

Employment law | How to help employees transition to the UK’s new eVisa

The government is urging everyone currently relying on physical documents to prove immigration status to ensure that they switch to the online eVisa by the end of the year. What does HR need to know?

Employee relations | How to promote safe workplace relationships

Two employees have reportedly been sacked from their jobs at the Vatican bank because they breached a ban on marriage between employees. How can employers promote safe inter-employee relationships?

Learning technology | Who is responsible for training the workforce for the AI era?

Everyone needs to take responsibility for AI training, but businesses can't wait for others to lead.

Technology | AI will help HR centre humanity in 2025

In HR, we harness tools to make work meaningful and effective for our teams, with an emphasis on human connection.  It may sound counterintuitive but, in 2025, the best tool for this task will be AI.

Employee experience | How to maintain employee satisfaction during a crisis

It is unsurprising that employees are becoming increasingly concerned about work-related crises. 

Wellbeing | You're measuring wellbeing wrong

We should be measuring successful prevention of wellbeing issues, rather than their treatment, to evaluate workplace wellbeing.

Sexual harassment | HR lessons from the Gregg Wallace case

The allegations surrounding MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace have once again put workplace conduct in the spotlight. The case is a reminder for employers, and HR, to take a proactive approach.

Diversity and inclusion | To unlock neurodiverse workers' potential, work needs a rethink

Many neurodiverse professionals possess exceptional talents waiting to be unlocked. When supported, neurodiverse people can have tangible positive impacts on their organisations. However, they also...