AI isn’t the problem in hiring, outdated algorithms are

The Workday lawsuit highlights the danger of outdated algorithms, not AI itself. Smarter, self-regulating systems and clear regulation are the real path to fair, scalable recruitment.

ITV tax liability fund: How can HR comply with freelance pay regulations?

Broadcaster ITV has set aside £61m for potential tax liability, according to reports published on Tuesday (27 May).

Covid fraud case flags prevention tasks for HR, lawyer warns

A recruitment consultant received an 18-month suspended prison sentence for fraud, last Friday (16 May), for using a Covid-19 bounce-back loan for personal purposes. The conviction highlights HR’s...

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Water watchdog allowed lavish spending: can HR prevent expense abuse?

An investigation into a Scottish water regulator’s accounts found “inappropriate and unacceptable” spending, which the Scottish government reportedly failed to challenge.

Half of employees knowingly share risky social media posts

Half (49%) of employees knowingly post messages on social media that could expose their employers to reputational or financial damage, according to research by security firm CyberArk.

Polygamous working isn’t just fraud, it’s a wake-up call for smarter screening

The recent news that a civil servant allegedly held multiple full-time jobs across different government departments has rightly caused concern.

HR must help safeguard workforces against fraud

Too many of us think of fraud as a distant, finance-only concern. But it affects us all, and directly impacts workforce wellbeing, business integrity, and the operational resilience of UK...

The devil is in the data: How HR can reduce fraud risk

Ahead of the new 'failure to prevent fraud' (FTP) law, HR must have reasonable training, policies and processes for preventing fraud.

P11D changes: HR must avoid HMRC hazards

Payrolling benefits-in-kind (BIKs) will become mandatory for all UK employers from April 2026, replacing the current manual system – which uses P11D forms – with real-time information.

The right to disconnect might be dropped: what’s next?

Reports suggest that Labour will drop its plans to introduce a ‘right to disconnect’, primarily driven by concerns about the regulatory burdens it could impose on businesses at a time when they are...

How should HR handle unethical requests?

As HR professionals, we often find ourselves in uncomfortable situations when asked to undertake actions that conflict with our professional ethics or legal obligations.

Thoughtful compliance can build trust in remote teams

How can HR transform cross-border compliance from a headache into a trust-building tool?