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?
McDonald’s pledge to tackle sexual harassment is a good start but could go further
McDonald’s has committed to tackling recent sexual harassment claims. But something is missing from its response…
Mystery lunch thief at the BBC takes office drama to new spicy heights
Kate Palmer reports on the lunch thief currently plaguing the BBC, whilst bringing a few HR home truths to the field of office lunch larceny.
New strike cover rules will erode workers’ rights
Workers are going to see significant changes to their rights following the government’s latest ruling on strike cover
