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Government promotes side hustle while robots threaten jobs

Government policies need to address new ways of working rather than incentivising insecure gig employment

A postcard from... Kuwait

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

Intergenerational fairness can justify favourable treatment of retiring employees

When adopting a provision that could be attacked as age discriminatory, employers will need to be clear about the objectives behind the provision in question

Intrapersonal skills as a proactive way to personal sustainability

The business costs of poor mental health are increasing, and we can't afford to ignore the problem

HR is in the firing line as whistleblowing claims soar

A landmark tribunal ruling may be responsible for the four-year high we are seeing

Address flexible working to tackle gender pay gaps

Flexible working is a significant issue for organisations seeking to tackle their pay gaps, and some have been more progressive than others

Hot topic: Unpaid trial shifts, part two

MPs recently proposed banning unpaid trial shifts, after unions received complaints of people working eight-hour shifts without pay

Hot topic: Unpaid trial shifts

MPs recently proposed banning unpaid trial shifts, after unions received complaints of people working eight-hour shifts without pay

SMEs set sights on global talent pool

With a dip in EU citizens coming to the UK, a growing number of SMEs are setting their sights on the global talent pool

Five top tips for giving notice of dismissal to employees

The Supreme Court has ruled written notice only becomes valid once read so now is the time for employers to review dismissal processes

The European question: Post-Brexit employment

What will access to EU workers look like post-Brexit and what kind of systems are UK employers hoping for?

Data: The answer to a successful wellbeing strategy

Employers can use data and wearable technology to shape health and wellbeing strategies