HR magazine

Features

Tackling the taboo of domestic abuse is all of our business

Your role is not to deal with the abuse itself but to make it clear that employees will be supported

Working in a heatwave: When is it too hot?

Experts are predicting that this will be one of the hottest UK summers on record

Reward strategy temperature check

There are pros and cons to both performance- and market-based reward systems

Barrister strikes: Government gets on the wrong side of the law

Chronic overwork, an overburdened legal system and cuts to funding recently pushed barristers to plan strike action

Who’ll take the global edge in the gig economy?

Any country that can get the legal and regulatory framework right – striking the balance between flexibility and security – may give itself a significant edge

A postcard from... New Zealand

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

Health at work: How to support your employees

Employers can no longer afford to pretend that those working for them are not devoting their lives to their jobs

House of Fraser: HR in turbulent times

House of Fraser is going through a difficult time, but this won’t stop its chief people officer pushing through much-needed change

Harnessing positive stress: Lessons from the England football team

The latest research into stress shows that positive stress can be trained and developed in individuals

Case study: Virgin Media’s employee voice structure

Employee voice is something Virgin Media takes very seriously

The age of engagement and inclusivity

Combining an inclusive and engaging culture with complementary policies is key

Lessons from Europe: Employee representatives at board level

The UK, together with nine other European Union (EU) countries, has no legislation requiring companies to have board level employee reps