The Big Interview

Balancing change: Carolyn Miller on inclusive HR, skills for the future and human-centred AI

Keeping it connected: Lindsay Gallard on hybrid work and human-first leadership

Culture at speed: Aysun Ahi on leading people-first growth in fintech

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HR Quote of the Week

Steve Jobs on Hiring for Intelligence, Not Obedience

Monday, June 23, 2025

“It doesn’t make sense to hire smart people and then tell them what to do. We hire smart people so they can tell us what to do.”

Latest news

Recruitment NewsMonday, June 23, 2025

UK candidates are ‘uncomfortable’ with AI-led recruitment processes

Nearly a third of UK candidates feel “very uncomfortable” with artificial intelligence being used during the recruitment process.

HR Strategy NewsMonday, June 23, 2025

CEOs turn to hybrid working and flexible leases to save costs, research suggests

Business leaders are adopting hybrid working and flexible office arrangements as part of their strategy to navigate economic uncertainty.

Recruitment NewsFriday, June 20, 2025

Just 30% of recruiters say they receive high-quality job applications, research finds

Fewer than one in three hiring professionals say they received high-quality applications for their most recent hire.

Diversity NewsFriday, June 20, 2025

Finance professionals ‘expect ESG and DEI focus to decline’

More than half of financial services professionals in the UK believe their company leaders will place less emphasis DEI over the next five years.

Employment Law NewsThursday, June 19, 2025

Tribunal claims related to menopause triple in two years as caseload grows

Menopause-related claims have more than tripled over the past two years. There were 204 tribunal cases referencing menopause in 2024, compared with 64 in 2022.

L&D NewsThursday, June 19, 2025

UK workers ‘ready for AI’, but employer support lags behind

British employees are increasingly optimistic about AI in the workplace - but their employers are not keeping up with the hype.

Analytics NewsWednesday, June 18, 2025

Exclusive: Burned out and falling behind: Why most leaders are struggling with distributed work

A major new report finds that just 19% of leaders are viewed as “very effective” at managing distributed work.

Editor's PicksWednesday, June 18, 2025

Hybrid working arrangements ‘here to stay’ despite rollback suggestions

Hybrid working arrangements continue to be widely adopted across UK organisations, with relatively few employers reducing existing flexibility.

Employment Law NewsTuesday, June 17, 2025

Tribunal upholds dismissal of remote employee who falsified timesheets

An employment tribunal has dismissed a claim of unfair dismissal brought by a senior employee who falsified timesheets while working from home.

SpotlightTuesday, June 17, 2025

‘Boundary collapse’: 6 in 10 UK workers send work emails from the loo

British workers are at increasing risk of burnout as a result of failing to take proper breaks during the working day, as the pressure to be always available grows.

Analytics NewsWednesday, June 18, 2025

Exclusive: Burned out and falling behind: Why most leaders are struggling with distributed work

A major new report finds that just 19% of leaders are viewed as “very effective” at managing distributed work.

Editor's PicksWednesday, June 18, 2025

Hybrid working arrangements ‘here to stay’ despite rollback suggestions

Hybrid working arrangements continue to be widely adopted across UK organisations, with relatively few employers reducing existing flexibility.

Future of Work NewsMonday, June 16, 2025

Hospitality managers urge greater AI investment in the industry

The vast majority of hospitality managers in the UK believe their employers should be investing more in artificial intelligence.

Editor's PicksFriday, June 13, 2025

Carers’ pensions keep falling behind national average, report shows

Carers in the UK are retiring with significantly lower private pension income compared to the national average, according to the 2025 Underpensioned Report.

Recruitment NewsFriday, June 13, 2025

Recruitment slowdown continues as permanent placements fall

Permanent appointments fell sharply in May, as employers remain reluctant to commit to long-term hiring amid economic uncertainty.

Guest Post

Leading Remote Teams in the Modern Workplace

Thursday, May 1, 2025

This guide offers practical strategies for leading remote teams, focusing on clear communication, trust-building, culture reinforcement, tool selection and supporting employee well-being.

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Analytics News

Exclusive: Burned out and falling behind: Why most leaders are struggling with distributed work

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Hybrid working arrangements ‘here to stay’ despite rollback suggestions

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Employment tribunal backlog grows as Employment Rights Bill looms

Monday, June 16, 2025

Analysis, Opinion and Advice

Reward Analysis and Features

Nick Sutton: Delivering meaningful employee rewards in a cost-conscious climate

Nick Sutton - Monday, June 23, 2025

A well-thought-out employee rewards programme can make a significant difference when it comes to keeping employees motivated and engaged.

Crystel Robbins Rynne: Corporate pride – True LGBTQ+ allyship or meaningless rainbow-washing?

Friday, June 20, 2025

Ira Gaberman & Sarah Helm: Upskilling employees now for long-term competitiveness

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Christopher Hitchins & Maya Sterrie: Mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting – what to expect?

Monday, June 16, 2025

Jason Andersen: How can AI change the face of employee recognition?

Friday, June 13, 2025

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A Day in the Life

Fiona McCoy, chief people officer at Lowe Rental

Lowe Rental’s chief people officer shares her routine, career journey and insights into HR’s evolving role in a fast-growing global business.

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Faye Longhurst of Canva

After nearly a decade refining employee experiences across continents, Canva’s regional people lead for...

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Arriva Rail London HR Director Oli Gant

From early starts in Suffolk to overseeing people, communications and ESG at one of...

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Fred Patitucci of Philip Morris International

Fred Patitucci of Philip Morris International shares how he balances family life with leading HR at a company shifting away from cigarettes.

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Veremark – The true cost of a bad hire (and how to avoid it)

Check out ManpowerGroup's latest UK employment outlook survey results and find out why employers' hiring volume is to decline in Q2.

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Strengthscope – Team Effectiveness in the Workplace 2025

Check out ManpowerGroup's latest UK employment outlook survey results and find out why employers' hiring volume is to decline in Q2.

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Check out ManpowerGroup's latest UK employment outlook survey results and find out why employers' hiring volume is to decline in Q2.

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Epassi – HR Burnout: How Big Is the Problem and How Do We Fix It?

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Brightmine – A practical AI playbook for HR managers

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Podcasts

HR in Review 72 – Future Skills Ready: Tackling the UK Skills Gap

HR in Review 71 – Compliance snapshot: HR’s 2025 legal checklist

HR in Review 70 – DEI Under Attack: How HR Can Fight Back

HR in Review 69 – New Employment Rights Bill: What does HR need to know?

More Analysis, Opinion and Advice

Al Bird: Chasing the gap – why the UK can’t seem to fix its digital skills problem

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Sejal Daswani: Smarter leave management for shift-based workforces

Monday, June 9, 2025

Tom Arey: Pride, progress and the construction industry – why representation matters

Friday, June 6, 2025

Nick Benson: Understanding an employer’s duty to prevent sexual harassment

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Chris Harper: In AI we trust – rebuilding verification for a digital age

Monday, June 2, 2025

Glyn Townsend: Why reskilling matters now more than ever

Friday, May 30, 2025

Miika Mäkitalo: Time (off) well spent – why the UK should invest in more bank holidays

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Natalie Ellis: Right to work compliance – what you need to know

Friday, May 23, 2025

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