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Should the law on sexual harassment be changed to protect workers?

Following recent harassment allegations it has been suggested the UK needs a cultural and legislative shift

Three-quarters of women lack confidence in the workplace

Training and networking can help to improve women's self-confidence

Apprenticeship pay too low say MPs

At the start of National Apprenticeship Week research highlights that young people are being shut out by low pay

Half believe government apprenticeship target won't be hit

Managers and the public back the apprenticeship levy but there are concerns around the number of apprentice starts

Boards unsure of company culture

?Boards often struggle to understand the culture of their organisations, research has found

Five minutes with… Diana Niu

Diana Niu is senior vice president of HR at Volvo Construction Equipment

Armed forces a rich pool of talent for hospitality

Access to talent coming out of the armed forces could go some way softening the Brexit blow for hospitality says Valor

Empower employees to be happy at work

HBR authors Annie McKee and Amy Gallo discussed HR's role in helping employees manage conflict and define happiness

Brexit leaves employers 'uncertain' about recruitment

?Employers are reluctant to hire more workers during economic uncertainty, research has revealed

Hospitality must do more to improve gender equality

Hospitality faces a complex and unique set of problems when it comes to the representation of women, according to Women in Hospitality chair Tea Colaianni

Organisations should mimic jazz bands as well as orchestras

Speaking at a London HR Connection event Dominic Alldis used music as an analogy for corporate life

'New deal' needed for young workers

?A ‘radical new approach’ is needed to improve career prospects for young people, the Resolution Foundation has said