International Women’s Day 2024: Inspire Inclusion
Today is International Women’s Day 2024 and this year’s theme is Inspire Inclusion. So, instead of coming up with a feisty piece calling out gender-based injustice and offering guidance on how to create change, this year we have gone in a different direction. This year we want to inspire women and allies, by sharing stories […]
Ramadan at work: HR best practice
A guide for HR professionals on how to support employees observing Ramadan.
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.
500 UK employers fail to pay minimum wage: What’s going on?
Over 500 UK employers have breached the National Minimum Wage (NMW) law, leaving over 172,000 workers out of pocket. Wellbeing expert Gethin Nadin examines why this is not only unjust, but a significant wellbeing issue that we must put a stop to.
Catastrophe looms: Skyrocketing employee stress levels paint a terrifying picture of the workplace tomorrow
Gethin Nadin reveals the shocking reality of how stress is showing up in the UK workplace, and how organisations are losing millions by ignoring it.
The importance of long-term support
Employers should ensure that they have long-term support in place for those who need it as well as short-term, one-off services such as virtual GPs and EAPs.
Two sides of the same coin? The complex links between meaningful work and stress
Meaningful work has never been more important, but there are dark sides to it that we cannot ignore. Here, leadership coach Jess Annison examines how we can help teams navigate the more troubling components of meaningful work, including the relationship with work-related stress.
12 HR and work predictions for 2024
What lies ahead for HR and the worksphere in 2024? We bring you predictions from experts in wellbeing, leadership, culture and transformational HR.
New year, new HR policies: A guide to updating your people framework
HR policies are not ‘one and done’ documents; they are living guidelines that should be updated as work evolves. To kick start 2024, Kelly Tucker, Managing Director at HR Star, outlines how to refine your people framework to remain relevant.
Four worrying signals for organisations in 2024
What is already going awry in the world of HR as we kick off 2024? Leadership and change expert Blaire Palmer shares her big concerns and challenges leaders to tackle the big issues head-on.
Burning out of control: Are line managers in crisis?
Each New Year offers a chance to reflect on the one gone by, and 2023 has certainly been a chaotic and uncertain one. Although there are positive signs for the year ahead, we aren’t out of the woods just yet – especially for employees in the UK. In fact, the British Chamber of Commerce recently […]
Humour: A must-have quality in the new era of work?
Recruiters don’t specify a sense of humour in job descriptions, but should they?
HR lessons from McDonald’s bullying and harassment scandal
What can HR leaders take away from this sad story to inform their actions?
What is workplace gaslighting and how can you spot the signs?
Gaslighting is an insidiously toxic behaviour that organisations must factor into anti-bullying workplace strategies.
If you’re talking about wellbeing, you’re having the wrong conversation
Employee wellbeing may be a hot topic at the moment, but the need for programmes and policies often highlights underlying deficiencies within an organisation.
Making a modern-day Christmas story more inclusive
HR should lead the way in showing compassion in the workplace towards those for whom Christmas can be a challenging time.
HRZone’s 15 most popular articles of 2023
Which issues mattered most to your HR peers in 2023?
What HR needs to consider when organising work Christmas parties
Did you know that corporate events – such as a Christmas party – are considered an extension of the workplace?
Did your 2023 work predictions come true?
As we head towards the end of the year, nine HRZone writers candidly reflect on the accuracy of their crystal-ball gazing.
Navigating the Autumn Statement changes: Practical advice for HR professionals
Practical advice for HR professionals to adapt swiftly to Autumn Statement changes.
