HR magazine

News

Covid inquiry | Insecure work left millions vulnerable to Covid, says TUC

People in insecure work were twice as likely to die from Covid during the pandemic, according to new research from the Trades Union Congress (TUC).

Heatwave | Working in a heat wave: health and safety guidance

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has reminded employers to consider the safety of workers during periods of extreme hot weather this summer.

Age | Work jargon isolates younger employees

Jargon like ‘blue-sky thinking’, ‘low-hanging fruit’ and ‘ducks in a row’ makes 48% of Gen-Z and millennial workers feel less involved in the workplace according to research from LinkedIn and language...

Exclusive | Men more likely to go to tribunal than women

Employment disputes with male employees were significantly more likely to reach tribunal stage between 2011 and 2021 than those with female employees.

Culture | British Transport Police chief constable: “We are creating a hostile work environment for predators”

Lucy D’Orsi, chief constable of British Transport Police (BTP) said she wants to create a company culture that is hostile to predators and abuse of power.

Catch up | CIPD Festival of Work 2023: what you missed on day two

The CIPD 2023 Festival of Work returned to Olympia London on 8 June. Here are some of the highlights and what you may have missed from day two of the event.

Catch up | What you missed day one CIPD 2023 Festival of Work

The CIPD 2023 Festival of Work returned to Olympia London on 7 June. Here are some of the highlights and what you may have missed from day one of the event. 

HR Awards | Top tips from the HR Excellence Awards judges

Want to know what the judges look for in a HR Excellence Award entry? We brought together former judges to explain what makes a good entry shine.

Careers | Five things every first-time CPO should know

Personio's chief people officer, Ross Seychell, shared five pieces of advice every first time CPO should know to excel in their position.

Working parents | Horseback maternity meeting costs employer at tribunal

A groom has won a maternity discrimination suit against her employer, an Epsom Derby-winning stables, after one of her managers refused to dismount during a meeting about her return to work.

Second jobs | Side hustles on the rise as cost of living crisis continues

More than one in three adults in the UK, or 20 million people, now have multiple incomes, according to research by service provider Utility Warehouse.

Cybersecurity | BBC, British Airways and Boots payroll hacked

The BBC, British Airways and Boots are among a growing number of companies targeted by a Russia-linked payroll data hack.