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Job market | Pay growth rises amid concerns about reliability of ONS labour stats

Regular pay growth increased to 5.2% between August and October, according to the latest labour market data from the Office for National Statistics, published today (17 December).

Domestic abuse | “You will be believed”: How Avon and Somerset Police learned to support domestic abuse survivors

Chief inspector Sharon Baker has pioneered support for domestic abuse victim-survivors at Avon and Somerset Police. Now, she’s urging others to do the same.

Christmas | 12 months of 2024: August

As we reach the end of the year, our '12 Days of Christmas'-style countdown rounds up key stories from each month of 2024.

Predictions | HR predictions for 2025: recruitment, recognition and skills

Three HR commentators offer predictions about recruitment, reward, recognition and skills trends in 2025.

Christmas | 12 months of 2024: July

As we near the end of this year, our '12 Days of Christmas'-style countdown rounds up key stories from each month of 2024.

Predictions | HR predictions for 2025: AI, flexible work and productivity

What can HR leaders expect in 2025? Three commentators offer predictions relating to technology, flexible work and productivity.

Christmas | 12 months of 2024: June

As we near the end of the year, our '12 Days of Christmas'-style countdown rounds up key stories from each month of 2024.

Interview | Exclusive interview: Charlotte Wakeham, head of future talent, Royal Mail

Charlotte Wakeham, head of future talent at Royal Mail, explains what worries and excites her about the future of HR, in this exclusive interview with HR magazine.

Christmas | 12 months of 2024: May

As we reach the end of the year, our 12 Days of Christmas-style countdown rounds up each month's key events.

Employee benefits | Pressures drive SMEs to revamp benefits

Three quarters (77%) of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) plan to overhaul their employee benefits offering to combat workforce challenges and economic pressures, a report by Howden Employee...

Christmas | 12 months of 2024: April

As we reach the end of the year, our 12 Days of Christmas-style countdown rounds up each month's key events.

Wellbeing | Unions call for increased sick pay

Trade union leaders have called on the government to increase statutory sick pay (SSP) in the Employment Rights Bill, BBC News reported on 6 December.