How should HR handle pronoun disputes at work?

A tribunal judicial ruling has allowed a claimant to refer to a transgender colleague with pronouns they did not choose, raising questions over how to manage disputes regarding gender identity in the...

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Employee autonomy is the key to productivity in an AI-powered workplace

Artificial intelligence (AI)'s greatest potential lies in enabling autonomy, to drive innovation and productivity.

Former employee shuts down British Museum IT systems

The arrest of a former British Museum employee has raised questions about how UK businesses ensure data and systems are secure at work — and how HR leaders can implement effective cybersecurity and...

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How can employers implement a four-day week?

Two hundred UK companies have signed up to implement a permanent four-day week for all employees at full pay, according to the latest 4 Day Week Foundation data.

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Banning NDAs in sexual misconduct cases may have unintended consequences

Earlier this month, the government indicated that it was considering a ban on UK employers using non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to hush up cases of sexual misconduct.

How will Trump’s anti-DEI policies affect programmes in the UK?

US President Donald Trump used executive orders to scrap his predecessor Joe Biden’s order that all federal agencies have to come up with equity plans. Trump has also ended diversity, equity and...

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HR most likely to answer work calls in personal time, survey finds

HR professionals are the most likely to answer their phone during personal time, including on a first date, survey findings suggest.

Six pre-boarding mistakes to avoid

The time between a candidate accepting a job offer and their first day at work – the pre-boarding period – is a critical and often underestimated phase in the employee lifecycle.

Skills are main barrier to unlocking AI productivity, global execs say

Nearly half of global executives identify workforce skills gaps as the key barrier to adopting transformative technologies like AI, a white paper published by the World Economic Forum (WEF) this week...

Stripe’s workforce turmoil highlights risks of layoff-hiring cycles

Fintech company Stripe has announced its latest round of layoffs on Monday (20 January), cutting 300 employees, but has insisted that they will achieve targets to grow its headcount by 17% by December...

Is the UK workforce ready for the government's AI action plan?

Preparing our workforce for an AI-driven economy requires more than just addressing today's skills gaps.