Supreme Court ruling on definition of ‘woman’ in the Equality Act: what it means for HR

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Job postings rise across key sectors amidst ‘Awful April’ fears

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Gender divide shapes public attitudes to DEI initiatives in the UK, research shows

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Employment Law NewsThursday, April 17, 2025

Supreme Court ruling on definition of ‘woman’ in the Equality Act: what it means for HR

The UK Supreme Court has ruled that the term “woman” in the Equality Act 2010 refers specifically to biological sex and does not include transgender women.

Recruitment NewsThursday, April 17, 2025

Job postings rise across key sectors amidst ‘Awful April’ fears

The UK labour market has shown steady demand in early 2025, with more job postings and hiring activity displaying resilience across key sectors.

Diversity NewsWednesday, April 16, 2025

Gender divide shapes public attitudes to DEI initiatives in the UK, research shows

There is a general support in the UK for workplace DEI initiatives - although with clear gender-based differences in opinion.

Global Mobility NewsWednesday, April 16, 2025

Employees report ‘lack of relocation support’ despite HR confidence in training

Despite many HR teams believing their relocation programmes to be effective, relocating employees are reporting insufficient support.

Future of Work NewsTuesday, April 15, 2025

AI adoption in HR on the rise, but ‘lack of strategy and skill gaps slow formal rollout’

AI usage among HR professionals is increasing, but formal integration into workplace processes remains limited.

L&D NewsTuesday, April 15, 2025

Nine in 10 SMEs in England ‘anticipate skill gaps in 2025’

The vast majority of small and medium-sized enterprises in England expect to face skills shortages this year, particularly at entry level.

HR Strategy NewsTuesday, April 15, 2025

UK businesses look at AI and HR strategies to tackle ‘low morale and productivity decline’

UK businesses are facing challenges related to employee morale and productivity, with 81% experiencing low morale among staff.

Editor's PicksMonday, April 14, 2025

Tribunal dismisses race discrimination claim over name misspelling

An employment tribunal dismissed a discrimination claim, ruling that the misspelling of the claimant's a surname was a typing error and unrelated to race.

Reward NewsMonday, April 14, 2025

Multinational employers ‘expanding AI use in employee benefits management’

Multinational companies are investing in technology to improve employee benefits management, with a focus on AI and data-driven decision-making.

Recruitment NewsFriday, April 11, 2025

Candidate supply soars to 2020 highs as hiring slows, research shows

Hiring activity across the UK declined again in March as employers continued to scale back recruitment in response to economic uncertainty.

Editor's PicksMonday, April 14, 2025

Tribunal dismisses race discrimination claim over name misspelling

An employment tribunal dismissed a discrimination claim, ruling that the misspelling of the claimant's a surname was a typing error and unrelated to race.

Reward NewsMonday, April 14, 2025

Multinational employers ‘expanding AI use in employee benefits management’

Multinational companies are investing in technology to improve employee benefits management, with a focus on AI and data-driven decision-making.

Analytics NewsThursday, April 10, 2025

Gender pay gap ‘largely unchanged’ as most UK employers report disparities

Government figures show that nearly four fifths of employers filling out the UK gender pay gap report have a pay gap in favour of men.

HR Strategy NewsWednesday, April 9, 2025

‘This has to stop’: JPMorgan CEO tells staff to stop checking texts during meetings

The JPMorgan CEO has criticised employees for checking texts and emails during meetings, calling the behaviour "disrespectful".

Employment Law NewsWednesday, April 9, 2025

‘Positive reception’: the Carer’s Leave Act one year on

A year after the Carer’s Leave Act came into effect on 6 April 2024, just over half of employees have a formal Carer’s Leave policy.

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Future of Work Analysis

Dr. Aaron Taylor: Rethinking career growth in the modern workplace

Dr Aaron Taylor - Wednesday, April 16, 2025

The workplace is rapidly evolving, and with it, so are employee attitudes toward career progression - with nearly half rejecting promotions.

Tom Blower: The leadership illusion – and why humility ‘Trumps’ charisma

Monday, April 14, 2025

Rae Chowdhury: AI-powered coaching for organisational change management

Friday, April 11, 2025

Annabelle Vultee: Reimagining L&D – a CEO’s vision for future-ready organisations

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Lesley Cooper: Striking the right balance between life and work

Monday, April 7, 2025

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Ulrich Jaenicke: Managing mass layoffs – a strategic approach beyond compliance

Friday, April 4, 2025

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Rebecca Perrault: Are RTO workplace policies driving talent away?

Monday, March 31, 2025

Janine Leightley: Recognising the power of workplace mentorship for women

Friday, March 28, 2025

Natalie Ellis: why you should never embellish your CV

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Sarah Blanchfield: How people-first leadership is disrupting the legal and insurance sectors

Monday, March 24, 2025

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