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The editor's letter | Letter from the editor: Take the fear out of failure

“How do you feel about the F words?” asked consultant David Liddle, addressing an audience during the opening session of the Inclusive Workplace Conference in November.

Learning and development | Lock it in: How to close the cybersecurity training gap

Cybersecurity is of major concern for businesses. So how can employers ensure that staff training on this topic really lands? Millicent Machell investigates

Hot topic | How can HR effectively reduce sickness absence?

The number of sick days UK employees take has increased by 41% since 2001, and the government's proposed reforms to statutory sick pay could boost the costs of this to employers. How can HR...

Profile interview | From coding to Hacking HR: Ciprian Arhire, Entain

Ciprian Arhire, global head of people programmes and analytics for the sports betting and gaming business Entain Group, talks to Charissa King.

Culture | Sexual predators: How to disrupt cultures of silence

“It wasn’t a secret.” What should HR do to encourage employees to speak up against toxic behaviours and sexual harassment in the workplace?

Personal development | Best of HR books: October 2024

We delve into the latest book releases for HR professionals.

Inclusion | How to get names right

Despite best intentions, many people inadvertently mispronounce names. This can lead to embarrassment, exclusion or disrespect.

Boardroom | Lessons from the C-suite: JC Townend, LHH

JC Townend, CEO of LHH UK and Ireland, discusses her career path, her inspirations, and what she thinks an HR director should know.

Wellbeing | Facing the frontline workers’ wellbeing crisis

Abuse and violence levied at UK workers seems to be at an all-time high. Could senior HR teams do more? Megan Tatum investigates.

HR careers | Future leader: Robyn Le Gallais

Robyn Le Gallais, HR manager at the Supermarket Alliance, shares her vision for the future of HR.

Case study | How Lloyd’s boosted diverse recruitment after slave trade scrutiny

Insurance marketplace Lloyd’s improved its recruitment of ethnically diverse talent after introducing its Inclusive Futures programme in November 2023. Honey Wyatt reports.

Mental health | "It’s essential to understand how menopause exacerbates ADHD symptoms"

The intersection of menopause and ADHD is an emerging area of interest. While 23% of women consider resigning due to the impact of menopause, understanding how menopause exacerbates ADHD symptoms and...