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Work Capability Assessment consultation launched

The Work, Health and Disability green paper highlights how earlier treatment can help people stay in work

Will living wage rises deter companies from signing up?

The voluntary living wage rate (separate to the National Living Wage) has risen to £8.45/hour, from £8.25

HRDs must be comfortable with uncertainty to succeed

Embrace networks and make time to experiment to cope with the uncertain future organisations face

Hire for values to build brand ambassadors

Anne Jaakke, global HRD for lingerie retailer Hunkemöller International, on recruiting for values and attitude

Tribunal rules Uber drivers are not self-employed

The employment tribunal called the argument that drivers should be classed as self-employed contractors and not be eligible for basic benefits "faintly ridiculous"

Cary Cooper: HR should be proud of its senior women

Manchester Business School's Cary Cooper was inducted into the HR Most Influential Hall of Fame this year

Do CBI's plans risk "throwing the baby out with the bath water"?

Experts weigh in on the Confederation of British Industry (CBI)'s maternity leave extension plans

Insights from HR Tech World

?As HR Tech World draws to a close, here are some of the best insights from speakers and exhibitors

Autistic people can add value to business

They have strengths such as accuracy, an eye for detail, tenacity, and the ability to see things differently

Talent management and leadership development under fire

HR's focus on process over outcomes was criticised at HR Tech World in Paris

Bersin: Next HR tech trend impossible to predict

Speaking at HR Tech World, Bersin predicted a rise in wellness, work/life balance and rapid feedback tech

Flexible visas could address regional skills shortages

The government could attempt to limit Brexit's damage to the economy by adopting 'regional visas'