Is the right to disconnect feasible in the UK working landscape?
The Labour Party recently announced it would implement a ‘right to disconnect’ for all UK workers under their jurisdiction to boost employee productivity and wellbeing. But how realistic is this to achieve?
The Spring Budget 2024: Hints for HR on the future of work
The 2024 Spring Budget Statement offers subtle hints at a changing world of work. Culture expert Deborah Hartung postulates the direction we might be heading in, and how HR can adapt.
Employee expenses: The weird, the wacky, and the wonderful
Combing through last year’s expense claims submitted by 100,000+ businesses, we’ve narrowed down the weirdest, wackiest, and most wonderful employee expenses, guaranteed to make you do a double-take.
Government announces task force to tackle sickness in the workforce
Occupational health is rapidly evolving to meet growing demand as the NHS’ battle to bring down its waiting list continues – Brett Hill spotlights growing trends and initiatives that HR professionals can leverage.
The RAF’S latest assault: Sexual harassment is not the problem – systemic misogyny is.
Following the latest case of sexual harassment, where a culture of predatory behaviour towards women in the RAF’s Red Arrows has been unearthed, Deborah Hartung reports…
How employers can prepare for the influx of fresh employment law in 2024
Kate Palmer covers some of the big changes coming to employment law in 2024.
Are ‘love’ and ‘mate’ appropriate in the workplace?
This may seem extreme, but words of affirmation have seen businesses end up in tribunals. So, failure to address this could have serious consequences. HR advice and consultancy director, Kate Palmer, addresses this issue.
HRZone’s 15 most popular articles of 2023
Which issues mattered most to your HR peers in 2023?
Finalists announced for the 2023 Culture Pioneer Awards
Find out who made the shortlist this year and how their enriching change journeys impressed our judges.
Disability inclusion: A business opportunity hiding in plain sight
By establishing tangible objectives and holding themselves accountable, companies can drive collective momentum towards more accessible and inclusive workplaces
KPMG redundancies: Looking under the bonnet at company culture
Redundancies aren’t always the result of short-sighted decision making or a culture problem, but they can be.
Israel-Hamas war: How to defuse workplace tensions
HR managers need to act before opposing beliefs erupt into conflict in the workplace.
Russell Brand allegations highlight trend of shoddy workplace investigations
The accusations against Russell Brand have reignited the debate about reporting inappropriate behaviour at work.
World Values Survey: Living to work or working to live?
Recent research shows British employees are most likely to say ‘we don’t live to work’.
Employee pushes back on natural hair colour policy with “terrible wigs”
Delving into the dos and don’ts of employer dress codes.
Jimmy Fallon: What to do with superstar employees who are toxic
Another day, another toxic leader outed. This time, Jimmy Fallon. How can we handle toxic employees in such high-profile situations?
The BBC was right to protect presenter’s identity – employers must take care not to breach trust
Following reports of Huw Edwards’ suspension, we explore why confidentiality and care are paramount during a disciplinary investigation.
Five of the weirdest HR queries from around the world
HR’s role is much more multifaceted than many assume and extends to some bizarre disputes.
#ExploreChange: A campaign to transform UK workplace culture
Real guidance, achievable steps to help you start your workplace culture journey
Gary Lineker vs BBC: Don’t play against the powerful personal brand
What lessons can employers take from the BBC’s rather embarrassing own goal?
