Mother who faced an empty office after maternity leave wins £25k

A former recruiter has won £25,000 after her employer failed to provide return-to-work accommodations after her maternity leave, a tribunal has heard.

Employees know less about pensions than they claim, study finds

UK workers know less about their pensions than they claim, research published on Monday (21 April) shows.

How to tackle the green skills crisis

Do we really know what skills our workforce needs to support the green energy transition, and HR’s role in helping them get there? Cath Everett sheds light on the issue of how HR can contribute to...

Side hustle or succession plan? How HR can navigate the C-suite's dual ventures

Leaders' side hustles are both a retention opportunity and a compliance tightrope walk for HR.

Half of Gen Z workers experience a generational divide at work

Nearly half (45%) of Gen Z workers believe there is a generational divide in the workplace, research has revealed.

How should managers address hygiene issues at work?

Tennis player Harriet Dart has apologised after telling the umpire that her opponent “smells really bad” during the first round at the Rouen Open last Tuesday (15 April). We asked HR commentators for...

Wired for success: How Thomson Reuters is harnessing AI

As AI continues to impact journalism and content creation, leaders of the multinational content and intelligence provider Thomson Reuters are leaning in, and implementing AI tools throughout the...

Supporting colleagues with addictive behaviours

How can you best approach and support employees who show signs of addictive behaviour? 

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How will the Supreme Court's gender ruling impact HR leaders?

The UK Supreme Court has ruled that the legal definition of a woman should be based on biological sex, and that the legal concept of sex is binary. We asked commentators how this could impact HR.

Birmingham bin strikes: How should HR resolve disputes?

As refuse workers in Birmingham continue to strike, we asked commentors for their advice on how HR should handle disputes.

What do new neonatal leave laws mean for employers?

The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 comes into force in April, providing new rights for staff who care for newborns. Here’s what HR and employers need to know.

How hybrid global assignments deliver strategic value

It's time to re-examine the organisational benefits that hybrid global assignments can bring.