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Hot topic: Employee loneliness

The BBC recently revealed that a third of people often feel lonely, and experts have warned of the potential mental and physical ill health consequences

Legal lowdown: Should musicians be compensated for hearing loss?

The Royal Opera House has announced that it will appeal the High Court’s ruling in favour of a musician who suffered ‘acoustic shock’ during rehearsals

Ted Baker's ‘forced hugs policy’: Lessons for other employers

The instance of Ted Baker offers some important lessons to other employers as they seek to update their approach in a post-#MeToo? era

A postcard from... Mexico

Our 'postcard from' series keeps you updated on key HR areas in different countries

Worker wellbeing during the festive period

The Christmas period can give way to fatigue, stress, presenteeism and sickness absence

Festive foibles: Employment law perspectives on the office Christmas do

Employers must consider how the combination of a festive tipple, secret Santa and social media could make the event an HR nightmare

Case study: Improving ethnic diversity at Surrey Police

Surrey Police has taken a new approach to the employee lifecycle to boost BAME representation

Is veganism a protected characteristic?

A case brought by Jordi Casamitjana against the League Against Cruel Sports (LACS) tests the boundaries of the Equality Act 2010

The importance of psychological safety

You may not know your staff aren’t speaking up, meaning problems go unreported and unresolved

Reinvent your New Year's resolutions by starting now

Many resolve to improve aspects of their work and personal lives come the new year. But setting out our goals a few weeks ahead allows more room for focus and for a design-thinking approach

Preparing yourself for the future of work

Changing workforces and job roles will only be a challenge if we fail to prepare ourselves

Most people-focused CEO: Roy Williams

With a real understanding of HR issues and as an utterly approachable leader, it’s no surprise Roy Williams was voted Most people-focused CEO at the HR Excellence Awards