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Wellbeing | Speak up: HR's responsibility to address domestic abuse in the workplace

She comes into work quiet and withdrawn. She’s wearing a blue and white striped top with long sleeves and a grey scarf around her neck.

Employment law | Musk's pledge to pay legal fees for employees treated “unfairly” could create jobs

Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur announced via a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, in early August that he will help people treated “unfairly” by their employer due to posts they have put...

Employment law | Flawed Flexible Working Bill may lead to further discrimination claims

As a senior employment lawyer, I have considered what the new Flexible Working Bill could mean for my employer and employee clients - in particular, have the changes gone far enough?

Neurodiversity | HR can learn from the Mexican tetra to help neurodivergent staff flourish

The Mexican tetra, also known as the blind cavefish, is a fascinating example of how biodiversity can help species survive in difficult and changing environments. This fish is found in underground...

Culture | Pizzas, HiPPOs and social loafing: fostering innovation and empowering teams

In the realm of team dynamics, the concept of the ‘two-pizza team’ has gained significant attention since it was coined by Jeff Bezos in the early days of Amazon.

Editor's letter | HR can help create ethical and equitable gig work

It’s very easy to pick holes in the gig economy. Many gig workers experience unstable work, long hours, below-average pay and have little to no legal protection.

Compliance | Understanding the weight of the law against obesity discrimination

Across the UK, obesity levels have been steadily increasing, with the latest Health Survey for England reporting that 60% of the working age population (16-64-years-old) are now classed as overweight...

Human capital | Evidence-based HR: How much progress have we really made?

What were you doing in 1999? Not yet born? Still at school? Worrying about the Y2K Bug? Planning your Millennium Eve party?

Tax | Are you currently making unlawful payroll deductions?

July’s Upper Tribunal (Tax and Chancery Chamber) decision in the Laing O’Rourke/Willmott Dixon case has turned on its head everything we thought we knew about car allowances and what deductions are...

LGBT+ | The importance of safeguarding LGBT+ business travellers

Over the last 20 years, there has been remarkable global progress in LGBT+ rights, paving the way for greater inclusivity and diversity in many parts of the world.

Leadership | HR needs to stop feeling the need to be superheroes

HR has changed almost unrecognisably in the 20 years since I started my career.

Beliefs | It's only right to respect others' wrong views

Religion and belief are protected characteristics under the UK Equality Act. In theory, it’s a simple and obvious enough idea: someone should not be discriminated against or harassed at work because...