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The dreaded ‘R’ word is something HR managers, business leaders and employees all prefer to avoid. Nobody likes to deal with redundancy, but it’s likely to touch every HR professional at some point in...

Restructuring is a process many businesses will have to conduct at some stage, the reasons for which can be wide ranging. It is the process of making operational changes to improve efficiency, competi...

For many, management is a natural part of career progression. One moment you are steadily climbing the ladder, then suddenly you are responsible for appraisals, disciplinaries and recruitment. But man...

Mental health in the workplace is an issue that continues to draw attention, particularly as one in four Brits now experience mental ill health each year. Investing in mental health means investing in...

There are many ways in which modern HR departments can adapt, using technology to work smarter. Yet it’s important for those of us in HR to stress that this smarter work is not just happening for the...

There are mixed opinions in the world of work about the role of robots and automation. While technology is clearly evolving at a pace and some tasks will be able to be done quicker and cheaper, there’...

The role of a smart, progressive HR department should be to get the very most from the people within an organisation. It’s not just about monitoring what has happened and keeping data on the status qu...

The modern HR department needs to be able to deploy data so a business can get the most from its individuals and work in the most efficient way possible. Through data, businesses can ensure they don’t...

As with many other areas of commerce, technology is having a significant effect on HR in many aspects ranging from basic admin through to more advanced activities such as recruiting and tracking staff...

All businesses, understandably, have to weigh up their priorities. Very few firms have a bottomless pit of cash and that means they need to weigh up where to spend their budget. This is why it’s impor...