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Make D&I about changing organisations not individuals, say experts

?Employers must rethink the way they approach diversity and inclusion policies to open up talent in their organisations, according to speakers at UNLEASH

Long working hours crush creativity

Time away from desks and synchronised breaks can make employees happier and more productive

Leaders must move into the digital age

A panel at the UNLEASH expo discussed the changing profile of a leader and the importance of learning to 'let go'

HR unprepared for AI surge

?Few employers are prepared for challenges related to increased automation, according to research

Hierarchical cultures stifle innovation, say experts

?HR must steer away from hierarchical work cultures to survive uncertain times, according to director of learning at the Corporate Research Forum (CRF) Nick Holley

Firms expect government to make pensions mandatory

Businesses also expect the government to increase auto-enrolment minimum contributions beyond 8%

Current policies failing working fathers, MPs say

New report calls for reforms to workplace policies to better support fathers seeking more active childcare roles

Managers failing to set targets

Research calls into question managers' approaches towards staff development

Workers reject jobs based on poor technology

Marketing professionals most value technology when looking for a new role out of all the sectors

MPs call for end to unpaid trial shifts

MPs are calling for unpaid trial shifts to be banned, as Unite reveals that complaints have risen six-fold over the past three years.

Financial wellbeing is being overlooked

Employee loan schemes can be introduced to help workers facing financial difficulties

Business leaders failing to drive change

Leaders are reluctant to make changes in their organisations, research from Purple Cubed has revealed