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HR Lunchtime Debate | Lessons from abroad on internal talent mobility

How can UK employers sharpen internal recruitment against a backdrop of a global skills shortage?

Hybrid work | Hybrid working can reduce carbon emissions by up to 80%

New research has found hybrid working can reduce carbon emissions by up to 80% in cities across the UK.

Legislation | Over 100 politicians worldwide oppose new UK Strikes Bill

Over 100 politicians from 18 countries have issued a joint statement opposing the Strikes Bill which is reaching report stage in the House of Lords tomorrow (26 April).

Employment law | 2023 statutory pay rise cheat sheet: everything HR needs to know

The statutory rates for the UK's National Living Wage, national minimum wage, maternity, paternity, adoption and sick pay have all increased this month - here's what HR needs to know.

Working parents | Women undergoing fertility treatment experiencing unfair treatment at work

A new study found 22% of women who told their boss they were going through fertility treatment experienced unfair treatment at work.

A fifth of private sector workers are not saving for pensions

Economics research institute The Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) has reported almost a fifth of working-age private sector employees (around 3.5 million people) do not do any pension saving each...

Violence at work | Expatriate workers less likely to disclose violence at work

Globally, 44% of expatriate workers cited ‘not knowing what to do’ as a reason for not telling someone about violence or harassment at work compared to 34% of people that work in their native...

Carers | It's time to give back to working carers

Unsung heroes are a trope I didn’t think I’d ever be referencing. As a journalist, I’m somewhat opposed to any kind of buzzword as I find them lazy and reductive (looking at you, quiet quitting). But...

Tribunal | Saying ‘I’m done’ is not a resignation, rules tribunal

A costume factory supervisor who handed in her keys in and said she was “done” whilst in an anxious state did not resign and was unfairly dismissed, a tribunal has decided.

D&I | Diversity conversations causing frustrations

More than a quarter (26%) of employees find conversations about diversity and inclusion (D&I) frustrating and 22% of employees find them nerve wracking, according to a new report.

D&I | Aldi rolls out allyship training for all UK managers

Aldi has pledged to roll out allyship training for UK management staff in the next phase of its diversity and inclusion (D&I) strategy.

Artificial intelligence | AI guaranteed to go wrong, says MP

AI is guaranteed to go wrong and has potentially devastating effects on the workforce, according to Conservative MP David Davis.