UK employers have a design and delivery problem, not a generosity one
New research shows the UK ranks second lowest for employee experience globally. The problem isn’t how much employers are spending, Gethin Nadin argues, but whether that spending is actually reaching people.
When policy isn’t enough: Why judgment matters as much as process
Employment law specialist Phil Pepper explores why enforcing policy and protecting reputation aren’t always the same thing, and advises on what HR can do about it before the next incident.
When the heat is on: HR’s heatwave action plan
A red heat health alert is a workplace health and safety event, and HR needs to be ready for it. From risk assessments to reasonable adjustments and flexible working, Emma O’Connor sets out the duties, decisions and practicalities every HR team should have covered.
Five ways to close the workplace AI perception gap
New research from Zellis highlights that misalignment in how employees and business leaders use and perceive AI is causing stress, corroding trust and costing money. Steve Elcock has five fixes you can (and should) implement today.
Five steps: Stop running HR. Start running the business
Kerry Unflat has put together a practical guide for CHROs who want to move from programme ownership to operational ownership, with a five-step framework for becoming the function that makes the business actually work.
What HR leaders get wrong about AI and disabled employees
A poll of over 1,000 disabled adults found that only one in four see AI benefiting them at work. Lucy Ruck highlights what HR leaders need to do differently and three actions to take today.
Why brain-healthy organisations will win at AI transformation
Organisations are pouring money into AI transformation and not seeing the returns. Samantha Howarth argues the missing variable isn’t the technology, it’s the brain.
Why global expansion fails before hiring even begins
The expensive part of global expansion isn’t hiring. It’s fixing what wasn’t set up correctly before hiring began. Milena Mladenović Krušić outlines how to establish the right foundations.
Five steps: Stop senior meetings ending in agreement but no action
“It’s the same conversations in the same meetings, then everyone goes back to their desks and carries on as before.” If this sounds familiar, Penny Haslam has five practical techniques to help HR break the cycle and head off issues of demotivation, retention and productivity.
CIPD Festival of Work 2026: Key takeaways for HR leaders
More than 12,000 people professionals gathered at this year’s CIPD Festival of Work. Here’s what the sessions actually said about the current state of HR and where the profession needs to go next.
Do your employee benefits work when people need them most?
When did your benefits last get tested against real life? Thom Groot argues that for most HR teams, the honest answer is never, and that the gap between what your benefits promise and what they deliver under pressure is probably wider than you realise.
HR’s game plan for the World Cup 2026
The 2026 World Cup kicks off today and, with it, comes the potential for HR headaches. Employment lawyer Emma O’Connor advises on how to manage the workplace impact of the biggest World Cup yet.
Self-Assessment Framework: Are you an enterprise CHRO or function head?
Board & C-Suite Advisor Dési Kimmins provides a self-assessment framework for CHROs who want to close the gap between HR delivery and strategic business impact. This framework gives you a practical way to audit your own strategic impact across five key areas.
Why CEO burnout is undermining your wellbeing strategy
Work-life balance is the number one priority for today’s job seekers. But when senior leaders publicly embrace long hours and an always-on mentality this undermines wellbeing strategies, writes Chris Britton.
What meaningful menopause support actually looks like: From someone on the ground
Menopause coach Julie Cosgrove explores what a meaningful Equality Action Plan actually looks like for menopause support, from someone who works with these women every day.
How to proactively address workplace misconduct
More than one-quarter of employees experienced bullying or harassment at work last year and nearly 60 per cent said nothing. Gemma McCall articulates why better reporting tools alone in isolation aren’t the answer, and what HR actually needs to do differently.
Five reasons workplace change fails, according to neuroscience
Only 32 per cent of workplace change initiatives succeed. By understanding the neuroscience behind why, leaders can take a more effective approach, writes Jacqueline Towers.
How to: Effectively manage workplace investigations
With workplace behaviour under increasing scrutiny, Kate Kapp provides a how-to guide on how to adhere to employment policies, sustain culture and maintain employee trust and stakeholder confidence during workplace investigations.
Three years of HR wellbeing data reveal one clear truth: Support matters
Ultimate Resilience’s 2026 HR Mental Wellbeing Report has just landed. Report authors Drs Jo Burrell and Felicity Baker unpack the findings and share five practical strategies to help organisations better support their HR teams.
Burnout isn’t just a wellbeing issue, it’s a tribunal waiting to happen
As the pressures continue to mount, specialist employment lawyer Gill McAteer explains why the duty of care around workplace stress runs deeper than most employers think.
