Covid-19 Inquiry must examine “broken” sick pay system, says TUC

The UK’s ongoing Covid-19 Inquiry must examine how inadequate sick pay "sabotaged” the country’s public health effort during the pandemic, according to the Trades Union Congress (TUC).

Canva case study: designing an international culture

Graphic design company Canva discusses how to nurture a varied international culture as it expands into Europe.

The cost of closeting: the economic impact of suppressing queer and trans identities at work

Many of us in the LGBT+ community still face discrimination and lost opportunities at work, but for countless others, there's an added burden, an invisible weight, a stifling secret, they remain...

Lessons from the C-suite: Ian Nicholas, Reed

Ian Nicholas, global managing director at Reed, shares his career tips after making the switch from HR to MD.

The gaping gender gap in pensions

When it comes to pensions and retirement, the options for men and women are far from equal. But with knowledge and action, it’s possible for employers to make a significant difference.

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Amazon offers term-time only contracts to working parents and grandparents

Amazon has announced parents and grandparents working in its warehouses will have the choice to work in term-time only under a new policy.

Line managers stop employees speaking up, study finds

When employees see something not right or not working, one in six (17%) think their line manager stops them from speaking up, according to a new study.

Brand design success is down to the HR function, not the marketing function

I work in brand design and over the years I’ve learnt that the head of HR is often my most important ally in a client business. Many people may have guessed the marketing department, but they’d be...

On track to gender equality at Northern Rail

Northern Rail has taken action to improve gender equality in a traditionally male-dominated industry and it isn’t running out of steam yet.

Just a third of HR professionals happy with current role

HR professionals are looking to switch roles this year, according to new research from software provider Ciphr.

Employers worried about candidates with criminal records reoffending

Employers are anxious that hiring candidates with criminal records could re-offend, according to a Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) survey.

Non-compete clauses will have three-month limit in the UK

Non-compete clauses in UK employment contracts will be subject to a statutory limit of three months under new government plans.