As cancer diagnoses rise, here’s how HR can provide better support

Research shows organisations are ill-equipped to navigate the complexities of cancer in the workplace. Here, Founder of Working With Cancer, Barbara Wilson, shares 12 HR best practices for supporting affected employees and their unique cancer-care journeys.
Four-day workweeks: Success stories, lessons learned and pitfalls to avoid

The four-day workweek is slowly but surely gaining ground. Here, Phil McParlane, Founder of 4dayweelk.io., shares valuable lessons, real-world examples and common pitfalls from early adopters.
EU Pay Transparency Directive: Brexit bonus or missed opportunity?

The EU Pay Transparency Directive will not directly impact UK organisations that don’t have EU-based operations. Is this a Brexit bonus or a wasted moment? Justine Woolf of Innecto Rewards Consultancy weighs up the pros and cons.
We need to value our intrapreneurs now more than ever

Entrepreneurs often receive all the praise, while intrapreneurs offer similar value but go unrewarded. Behavioural neuroscientist Dr Lynda Shaw reveals the many talents of intrapreneurs and urges leaders to give them the attention they deserve.
Labour’s benefits crackdown: The DEI alarm bell HR can’t afford to ignore

With Labour’s benefits crackdown announced, HR leaders will soon face an influx of disabled and chronically ill jobseekers. In this moment of reckoning, culture strategist Deborah Hartung shares five critical actions to build truly inclusive workplaces before it’s too late.
Gen Z myths exposed: It’s time to end the generational blame game

A decade’s worth of data across five working generations exposes the myth that Gen Z is the weakest link at work. Jessica Brannigan, Head of Enterprise People Science at Culture Amp, urges employers to stop playing the generational blame game and pay closer attention to the varying life and career stages of employees.
Neuroinclusion in the workplace: An HR guide to supporting cognitive diversity

Drawing insights from neurodivergent individuals and diversity advocates, this guide will help you embrace neurodiversity in the workplace and build an inclusive culture that enables everyone to reach their full potential.
#CareerTok trends: Five ways to get your company on Gen Z’s radar

New research shows Gen Z’s career mindset is shaped by TikTok career trends shared on #CareerTok. To attract the next generation of workers, organisations must throw away the recruitment rulebook and get innovative.
International Women’s Day 2025: Five ways to #AccelerateAction on gender equity

Ahead of this year’s International Women’s Day (8th March 2025), HRZone shares five powerful messages from DEI advocates on how to #AccelerateAction with gender equity.
Ramadan at work: HR best practice

A guide for HR professionals on how to support employees observing Ramadan.
Mastering pay gap reporting: From compliance to meaningful action

It’s time to take your pay gap reporting beyond mere compliance. By unlocking deeper insights, you can uncover the ‘why’ behind pay gaps and work to address the root cause of the problem.
The business cost of DEI fatigue: Why leaders can’t afford to give up on workplace diversity

To mark Race Equality Week (3-9 February), Raj Tulsiani, CEO of Green Park, urges leaders not to use DEI fatigue as an excuse to pull back on inclusion efforts.
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?
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?
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.
Seven ways to protect mental health and morale during the festive season

The festive season is not all fun. For many, this time of the year can significantly impact mental health and motivation levels.
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’.
Break the corporate mould: How authentic employee personality unlocks next-level innovation

Is your organisation slow to innovate? Corporate conformity may be holding you back. Employee engagement consultant Grace Lancer explores how to create a truly creative environment where quirks and individuality are welcome.
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…