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Why recognition should sit with engagement

Sitting recognition with the engagement team ensures that schemes are truly embedded and align with wider engagement plans

The gig economy isn't all bad

While there is no doubt that exploitative practices exist, it is wrong to assume that all firms in the gig economy fit this mould

The apprenticeship levy penalises businesses

Apprenticeships are incredibly important, but poorly thought-through policy has the potential to be counter-productive

Providing flexibility in the NHS

We can't always provide the extent of control an agency can give, but we can look to increase flexibility

Political uncertainty means HR issues hang in the balance

We explore the effects the minority government could have on Brexit talks, workers' rights and immigration issues

The bottom line of business as a force for good

D&I is a strong part of what it is to be a business operating as a force for good

Happiness has failed, but it has taught us an important lesson

Learning and development

Ensuring employees are happy hasn’t delivered the productivity gains promised

Hot topic: Improving social mobility, part two

Diversity & inclusion

Much was said before the general election around improving social mobility, by both the Conservatives and Labour

Mental health support at HEINEKEN

We’re moving in the right direction to end stigma around mental health in the workplace. But it will take time

The evolving C-suite

The C-suite will need to expand to include individuals equipped with specialist expertise

Employees unaware of unpaid parental leave

Unpaid parental leave is available to staff with a year or more's tenure, in addition to annual holiday allowance

International immigration compliance – an HR headache of global proportions

Non-compliance with regulations could lead to operational, financial and reputational risks