“Stay interviews are an excellent tool, but they remain underused”

It’s high time for HR professionals to craft and make better use of insightful stay interviews, says Alice Burks

How HR can prepare for Gen Alpha

To make sure that future workforce strategies can support Generation Alpha, and set them up for success, Lara Bryant reports on the four steps that HR leaders should be taking right now.

Enhance preparations for business travel to the US, experts warn

HR professionals should more intensely prepare staff for travel to the US, according to HR commentators, in response to reports of stricter immigration enforcement and more aggressive border screening...

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Lineker leaves the BBC

As Gary Lineker, the BBC’s highest paid presenter, leaves the broadcaster this week, we asked commentators how to manage the exits of senior staff.

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What might the UK-EU summit’s talent agreements mean for HR?

A new UK-EU agreement on post-Brexit relations may boost access to talent for some firms but questions remain about the immediacy and depth of impact, legal experts say.

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Creating confidence, not concern: How to create thriving MHFAider communities

Each year, Mental Health Awareness Week gives us all an opportunity to reflect on how we support wellbeing; not only in our personal lives, but also in our workplaces.

The immigration white paper: What HR needs to know

The government published an immigration white paper yesterday (12 May), which outlined new measures to reshape the UK’s visa system. Here's what HR needs to know.

Why equality will define the future of work

By 2050, the UK workforce will be more diverse than ever, with black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds comprising a significant portion of the labour market.

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.

Beyond burnout: How HR can help build better jobs (part two)

You can’t see it on a spreadsheet, but every person in your organisation is managing an invisible balance, like a bank account of energy.

How to tackle the green skills crisis

Do we really know what skills our workforce needs to support the green energy transition, and HR’s role in helping them get there? Cath Everett sheds light on the issue of how HR can contribute to...

Government sets tighter rules for gig economy employers

Employers that hire gig workers are now legally required to carry out employment checks, the Home Office announced on Sunday (30 March).