We're heading for a summertime slump

Longer days and added home pressures can send employees spiralling into a seasonal summer slump. Providing the right benefit initiatives can go a long way.

Boss harassed employee he invited on holiday and to dinner, tribunal rules

A female property manager was harassed by her boss who suggested they should go to dinner and to his house in Turkey “for all the fun stuff”, a tribunal ruled.

Inadequate pension saving soars

The number of people not saving enough for a minimum retirement lifestyle has increased by 1.2 million people (3%) in the last year, a report from pensions provider Scottish Widows has revealed.

Psychometric data is being wasted

Psychometric data shouldn’t be consigned to HR files after recruitment, it’s a valuable source of insight that should be regularly revisited to build stronger teams, develop talent, and pinpoint...

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Biden withdraws: When is the right time to step down or retire?

Current US president Joe Biden has ended his re-election campaign, dropping out of the presidential race after concerns over his age and proficiency to run the country.

SheerLuxe slated for introducing AI "editor"

Fashion and lifestyle brand SheerLuxe has faced criticism on social media after introducing an artificial intelligence (AI) “editor” as a member of its team.

For real ESG change, we must empower employees

As environmental, social and governance (ESG) priorities become increasingly important, leaders must create ESG champions in their organisations.

How can HR balance managers' and employees' mental health?

Managers are facing increased pressure as employees demand more support with their mental wellbeing, our commentator reported. We asked HR how to support managers with their own mental health while...

It's time to transform the HR business partner role

Now is the time to support HR business partners, and to strategically equip them for success.

Will the new fire and rehire code make a difference?

A new statutory Code of Practice on “dismissal and re-engagement”, commonly known as fire and rehire tactics, came into effect last Thursday (18 July). Employment lawyers debate whether it will make a...

One in 10 returns to work after retirement

More than one in 10 (11%) of people over 50 in the UK have returned to work after retiring, research from insurer Legal & General has shown.