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Personal development | Best of HR books: April 2024

We delve into the latest book releases to find out what HR has been reading.

D&I Clinic | Ten steps to prioritise D&I

The diversity and inclusion (D&I) clinic is a space for HR professionals to anonymously air their challenging D&I questions. Camila Williams-Johnson tackles how to keep D&I at the top of business’...

Boardroom | Lessons from the C-suite: Nick Turner, NFU Mutual

Nick Turner, CEO of insurance firm NFU Mutual, shares his opinion on how HR can make it to the top.

HR careers | Future leader: Ry Williams, Walkers Global

Ry Williams, HR manager at law firm Walkers Global, shares his vision for the future of the profession.

Case study | Pulse check: How SSE is powering up health and wellbeing

Energy company SSE is using free health checkups to spark change in employee wellbeing through a partnership with the British Heart Foundation. Millicent Machell reports.

Strategic HR | "Organisations need to democratise their opportunities"

As Mercer’s Global Talent Trends research indicates, talent drain remains at an acute level right now, with 37% of UK employees stating that they plan to leave their organisation in the next 12...

Employee benefits | "Multinational companies need a cohesive approach to employee benefits"

In an era defined by interconnectedness and globalisation, multinational companies find themselves navigating increasingly diverse markets and cultural landscapes.

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Employment law | Legal ease: The risks of using biometric technology in the workplace

Allowing employees access to buildings and data by scanning their hand, face or eyes can be seamless and secure. But HR must be aware of the legal and regulatory risks.

Cover story | The new path to high-level HR, Part 2

How can new HR practitioners get ahead? In this second part of our cover story for the March/April 2024 issue, Dan Cave examines how HR career paths are changing, amid increased expectations, the use...

Cover story | The new path to high-level HR, Part 1

How can new HR practitioners get ahead? Dan Cave examines how HR career paths are changing, amid increased expectations, the use of AI, burnout and economic uncertainty.

HR careers | Career change: an editor's perspective

Career change can be challenging, whether taking on additional responsibilities within a sector you know well, or starting entirely afresh in a new field.

Automation | The future of payroll

How is increasing automation set to change how our people get paid in the future? Cath Everett investigates.