Internal communications is fast evolving, conference speakers explain

Internal communications (IC) is rapidly evolving from being a support function into being a strategic business partner, according to leaders at Unily’s Unite 24 conference (15 October). 

Comms to the rescue: How to boost HR's reputation

How can HR leaders build a better reputation for the function, and educate their organisations about what HR is, and does? Honey Wyatt assesses the approaches, and their impact.

Potential national insurance increase drives concern

The government could increase employers' national insurance contributions in the autumn budget, on 30 October. Our commentators analyse how business leaders might react.

HR must reclaim space for development

The HR function is not focused on its own development due to years of financial and time pressure. How can we change this?

Letter from the editor: How can we identify our knowledge gaps?

It’s easy to dwell on our failings. It’s much harder, though essential, to identify and rectify gaps in our own knowledge or skills.

'No man’s land' economy slows hiring and hinders pay growth

Employees’ pay growth was at its lowest in two years, while the employment rate increased in the latest quarter, according to the latest Labour Force Survey by the Office for National Statistics...

A third of leaders have difficulty creating a senior management team

A third (32%) of UK business leaders reported problems creating a competent senior management team to help the business grow, a report by accountancy firm Menzies showed.

ADHD, HR and me

As an HR professional with ADHD, this is how managing neurodiversity impacts me and influences my style of work.

AI will help HR break free from its admin legacy

With flexible scheduling, frontline roles, and an increasingly mobile workforce, employees now expect more from their employers.

How can HR support workers over 50 with long-term sickness?

People with a long-term health condition who are over 50 were 60% more likely to be out of work than their younger peers, research published today (14 October) by the Centre for Ageing Better has...

Managers receive more financial wellbeing support than employees

Managers receive more financial wellbeing support than non-managers, research by financial wellbeing platform Bippit has shown.

Make hybrid work healthy work

With the right strategies, business leaders can ensure that hybrid workers are both healthy and happy at work, research suggests, as Gemma Dale reports.