Lack of infertility policies jeopardise employee retention
The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) has warned that employers could risk staff quitting if infertility policies are not implemented. Here, we examine what a robust infertility policy includes.
The Traitors: Unveiling the dark side of workplace dynamics
The latest season of The Traitors has been a welcome distraction from our January Blues. But what does it teach us about the dark side of relationship dynamics?
What is ‘everyday experimentation’ and why is it important at work?
Here, we explore why a culture of experimentation is so critical to success, outlining simple steps that organisations and teams can take to achieve it.
HR’s role in making Britain an AI superpower
The UK Government has announced plans to make the UK a global AI superpower. How realistic is this vision? And what are the challenges and opportunities for HR?
Does Meta and Amazon’s diversity rollback signal the death of DEI?
News of Meta and Amazon scaling back their diversity programmes has reignited global debate on the value of workplace diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Is this growing trend signaling the end of corporate DEI?
McDonald’s faces new harassment claims one year after signing pledge with EHRC
Fast-food chain, McDonald’s, is once again facing scrutiny for its abhorrent failure to protect employees from harm, as more workers make claims over sexual harassment.
10 HR predictions for 2025
What’s coming in the year ahead for HR and the world of work? We share predictions from experts in wellbeing, leadership, culture and transformational HR.
2025 HR and work trends: Employees push back
2025 will be a year of tensions between senior leaders and their people, unless HR professionals step in to mend relationships. Here, Blaire Palmer, CEO of That People Thing, shares her thinking behind four likely trends (and challenges) for the HR profession in the year ahead.
Christmas survival tips for jaded HR professionals
Tips to help jaded HR folk survive and thrive through the holiday season.
Pushback against EDI is an opportunity, not a barrier
Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is facing backlash, with objections like cost, fairness and division dominating debates. Here, Atif Choudhury explores these concerns, debunks myths, and highlights the transformative potential of an ‘anticipatory welcome’.
Gregg Wallace lessons: How to deal with the power of ‘talent’
Masterchef presenter Gregg Wallace is the latest of several celebrities outed for allegations of inappropriate behaviour. This begs the question: how can HR better deal with the potential for abuse of power, including sexual harassment, by ‘talent’?
Workplace utopia: Let’s imagine what could be
Explore Nick Elston’s vision of a workplace utopia where flexibility, wellbeing, and mental health support take centre stage, creating a balanced and productive environment for all.
Keir Starmer’s jobs push: Does it go deep enough?
The UK government has announced plans to overhaul the jobs market and ‘Get Britain Working Again’. But will the proposed reforms adequately address the real employment blockers?
HRZone’s 2024 most popular reads
What caught your attention in the 2024 HR sphere? It’s time to reveal our 12 most popular reads on HRZone…
Equal Pay Day: Gender pay gap widens for first time in over a decade
This year, women will work for an extra five weeks to earn the same as their male counterparts. To mark 2024’s Equal Pay Day, reward specialist Holly Coe looks at the macro and local level changes required to close this widening gap.
How to create a winning culture at Man Utd
Over the last 11 years, Man Utd football club has seriously underperformed against its peers and its own expectation. As its about to appoint a new manager, Andrew Loveless outlines how the club might finally create a winning culture (and why the same principles apply to organisational culture).
Disabled people predicted the future of work: It’s time to listen
The social model of disability offers a proven framework for HR teams to create inclusive workplaces by removing barriers rather than ‘fixing’ individuals: a practice long championed by disabled communities.
Fifty per cent of employees don’t think shouting at work is bullying
Recent research from Wright Hassall shows 50% of employees don’t think shouting at work is bullying. Tina Chander, Head of Employment Law at Wright Hassall shares the latest findings and examines how employers can prevent this behaviour.
Defusing tensions in the workplace
Worldwide conflict, political rifts, and uncertainties around employment and living expenses are reflected in the workplace. As a result, transforming the work environment from confrontational to cooperative becomes essential.
A black hole busting budget: but will it break the bank?
Following Labour’s first budget in 14 years, employers have tough decisions to make. David Browne, partner and head of employment at law firm, Shakespeare Martineau explores what the budget means for businesses.