Rising costs, rising potential: Why now is the time to upskill

As UK employers grapple with the ongoing impact of the national living wage increase, HR leaders are undoubtedly searching for ways to sustain productivity and engagement without increasing spend. One...

Half of employees distrust leadership's balance of business and wellbeing

Half (46%) of UK employees don’t trust leaders to balance business needs with employee wellbeing, according to research findings published today (15 May).

Civil service jobs to move from London: How can HR support relocating employees?

Thousands of civil service roles are to be moved out of London to towns and cities across the UK, according to the government’s announcement yesterday (14 May).

Do the Best Work of Your Life, episode seven: Boost your employee benefits strategy

The seventh episode of the 'Do the Best Work of Your Life' video series is available to watch now, and it focuses on a reward and employee benefits success story.

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Executive sponsorship and community-driven culture can transform wellbeing

With Mental Health Awareness Week upon us, and this year’s theme focused on community, it’s the perfect time for businesses to reflect on how they’re supporting employee wellbeing.

Nissan cuts jobs: How should HR support employees during organisational change?

Nissan is set to close seven factories and cut up to 20,000 jobs globally, the car manufacturer's CEO, Ivan Espinosa, announced yesterday (13 May).

Over-50s support could help lower unemployment rate, experts say

Supporting people aged 50 and over into work could help solve the productivity and unemployment crisis, experts have said.

Creating confidence, not concern: How to create thriving MHFAider communities

Each year, Mental Health Awareness Week gives us all an opportunity to reflect on how we support wellbeing; not only in our personal lives, but also in our workplaces.

Seven workflow hacks to ease overwhelm and enhance stress-free productivity

In this article for Mental Health Awareness Week (from 12 to 18 May), Kerri Haseman, head of client relations at Bright Horizons, shares seven powerful workflow hacks designed to nurture wellbeing...

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HR Focus (4): Leadership success secrets from Admiral

In the latest episode of our HR Focus podcast, our editor speaks to Lorna Connelly, Admiral’s UK director of people, to find out the secrets to success of this 25-year long UK’s Best Workplace™.

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The immigration white paper: What HR needs to know

The government published an immigration white paper yesterday (12 May), which outlined new measures to reshape the UK’s visa system. Here's what HR needs to know.

Centrica shareholders rebel over executive pay

British Gas owner, Centrica, faced a shareholder rebellion last week, against plans to award the chief executive a multimillion-pound pay packet.