Let's move the dial on social mobility

Today is Social Mobility Day and with the theme of shifting mindsets, I want to look at the most important shift we can make: from talk to action.

Leaders urge employers to better support ageing workers

Business and government leaders met yesterday (10 June) to discuss how employers can make best use of the opportunities offered by the UK’s ageing workforce.

Man about town: The third phase of a strategic HR career

London HR Connection’s Craig McCoy has 40 years of service under his belt, and has twice been listed on HR magazine’s Most Influential list. Simon Kent discusses his wide-ranging career and the...

BBC suspension: How should HR address disability discrimination?

An EastEnders TV star has been suspended by the BBC after using an ableist slur while filming Strictly Come Dancing last November, according to reports published on Saturday (7 June).

AI isn’t the problem in hiring, outdated algorithms are

The Workday lawsuit highlights the danger of outdated algorithms, not AI itself. Smarter, self-regulating systems and clear regulation are the real path to fair, scalable recruitment.

HR professionals more than twice as likely to experience depression, report finds

Almost half (44%) of HR professionals meet the criteria for clinically significant symptoms of depression, according to a report released on Monday (9 June).

How to become a living wage accredited employer

More than 16,000 employers now pay the real living wage, representatives of the Living Wage Foundation announced last month. We asked commentators how even more employers can get on board.

Learn outside the box

Is now the time for HR to reimagine workplace learning? Cath Everett investigates.

Restaurant fallout: How should organisations handle public scrutiny?

A steakhouse business has faced public scrutiny since issuing a statement on Friday (6 June) after asking far-right activist Tommy Robinson to leave its London restaurant.

Pay it safe: Reducing risk in global payroll

As foreign exchange volatility introduces a further layer of complexity, payroll accuracy is essential for responsible business practice.

Lack of soft skills hampers performance, research suggests

Three quarters (75%) of UK employers admitted to hiring a candidate with strong technical skills who later underperformed due to a lack of soft skills and cultural alignment, according to research...

Editor's comment: Pro-change HR, we're following your lead

Change, they say, is the one constant, in business and in life. And it’s an area that HR leaders, as transformation specialists, are well used to navigating and thriving within.