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Industry reacts to government’s state pension age hike

The state pension age increase from 67 to 68 is to be brought forward

Employers don't understand what benefits workers want

18% of employees are dissatisfied with their package, and 50% think the offering isn't tailored to them

UK tenth most capable of dealing with change

The UK placed ahead of global leaders such as the US (12th), Hong Kong (13th), and France (20th)

Focus on gender diversity seen as a barrier to ethnic diversity

Full inclusion of BAME people in the workforce could add £24 billion per year to the UK economy

Workers don't feel employers are keeping them safe

Workers with dangerous jobs are concerned their employers are not worried about their safety

Employers should treat agency staff like employees

REC chief executive Kevin Green said some employers are already adopting this approach

Help staff overcome negative emotions

Negative emotions can have a detrimental effect on performance

Leading in an age of automation and AI

The Association of MBAs’ Employers Forum covered leadership qualities in a future of AI, the gender pay gap and employer branding

UK needs a 'grown-up conversation' on workplace technology

A stronger industrial strategy needs to be agreed between business and the government

44% have left a job because of a bad boss

The adage that people leave managers, not companies, seems to be based in truth

Leaders must show emotion in a crisis

Former News UK HRD Carrie Birmingham spoke about connecting with staff through honest emotions during crises

Roffey Park research competition winners announced

The winners of the HR magazine and Roffey Park research competition have been announced