Half of HR report burnout, wanting renewed job focus

More than half (52%) of HR professionals in the UK have experienced burnout in the past five years, while 34% reported thinking about leaving the industry in the next year, research from HR software...

Should HR introduce more dog-friendly policies?

More than a third (37%) of dog owners would turn down a job if they couldn’t bring their dog to the office, according to research by pet care marketplace Rover, and 29% report that they would take a...

Middle management is the crucial communication link

Despite their important role in translating strategy into action, middle managers are frequently the weakest link in communication.

Successful global onboarding: Mastering international expansion

Expanding your business internationally presents unique challenges, and none is more critical than successfully onboarding new hires in diverse global markets.

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Unite calls for workers to influence AI rollout

Workers should be involved in the prime minister’s plans to ‘unleash AI’ across the country, Unite the union has warned.

Workers fear burnout as employers tighten resources

Two thirds of workers (62%) are worried about being overworked this year, a survey by recruitment firm Robert Half, has shown.

Long-term sickness will be the toughest challenge of 2025

The UK is facing a growing crisis of long-term sickness. A rise in chronic health conditions have led to 2.8 million people being economically inactive.

Age UK finance manager jailed for fraud after stealing £460k

A former finance manager for Age UK has been imprisoned after pleading guilty to fraud by abuse of position, for stealing nearly £460,000 from the charity. 

New employment councils to get ex-offenders into work

The government has set up 11 new regional employment councils, aiming to support ex-offenders into work. 

Don't overlook your 'sandwich carers'

Employers: how confident are you that your employees feel comfortable having a conversation about caregiving responsibilities without consequence?

Workers unprepared for care costs after retirement

Fewer than one in five (17%) employees have factored the cost of long-term care into their retirement planning, research by professional services consultancy firm Barnett Waddingham has revealed.

“Clear” culture of racism at Al Fayed’s Harrods, ex-staff say

Former staff employed during Mohamed Al Fayed’s ownership of Harrods have claimed there was a culture of racism, BBC News reported on 9 January.