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Taboo health conditions stall women's workplace productivity

A range of gynaecological and reproductive conditions are holding women back at work

Polling day round-up: The main parties' manifestos and HR

What is each political party pledging around employment, talent and pensions?

Female CEOs double board gender diversity

Just 20% of UK board positions are held by women, along with 3% of chair roles

Combine three key types of appreciation for best effect

A combination of celebrating service, rewarding results, and encouraging effort is most effective

Gig economy workers do so out of necessity

A new study found that people are desperate for work and would rather have a different form of employment

Students concerned about Brexit and general election

Uncertainty around Brexit negotiations and the general election have compounded job fears for graduates

One-off perks ineffective in boosting morale

Chances to exercise or opportunities for a greater work/life balance might work better

Brexit expected to escalate war for talent

Three-quarters of the HR professionals surveyed are already experiencing recruitment difficulties

Employers contacting sick employees

Managers may unintentionally be creating a culture where staff are expected to always be available

Labour pledges one million 'good jobs'

Labour would set up a National Investment Bank, a network of regional development banks and a national transformation fund

BAME workers more likely to be in insecure work

A TUC report found the number of black workers on temporary contracts jumped between 2011 and 2016

Workplace wellbeing worse in the public sector

A lack of support results in public sector workers taking more time off for mental health issues