Press features

In the wake of a UK law firm restricting employee access to generative AI tools, questions have been raised regarding how to balance the efficiency benefits they bring with the ethics of using them. In this People Management article, HR Technical Consultant Sarah Kerr, highlighted the benefits of hands-on training of AI tools and demonstrating what is and isn’t acceptable use in practice.

With rising employer costs, a third of businesses plan to cut headcount, according to the CIPD’s latest Labour Market Outlook. Hayley Saunders, HR Technical Consultant at AdviserPlus, shares her insights in People Management on why a strategic, long-term approach to workforce planning is essential.

An employment tribunal has ruled that some Asda supermarket roles are of equal value to distribution centre jobs. In People Management Magazine, Stefan Mars, Head of Legal at Halborns, and Hannah Johnson, Technical HR Consultant at AdviserPlus, discuss the case’s wider impact on pay equity and what employers should do next.

Only 20% of firms currently offer support to employees undergoing fertility treatments. In this article with People Management Magazine, Jane Bradshaw-Jones shares provides practical advice for managing fertility in the workplace and why it’s crucial for businesses to take action.

40% of UK businesses experience weekly staffing shortages due to worker illnesses and recruitment challenges. In this article, Kelly Armitage, HR Technical Consultant, shares her insights for proactively managing the challenge with robust policies and the right technology. 

Roughly fifty percent of employees will go through menopause or are experiencing it right now. In this HRD article, our Group CEO, Simon Fowler, provides insight into what employers can do to support female employees who are currently experiencing, or will go through, menopause.  

This article in People Management, from our Group CEO Simon Fowler, highlights the need for businesses to adapt to rising costs and complex legislation by embracing transformative HR practices and technology to drive efficiency, reduce costs, and support long-term growth. 

83% of Gen Z frontline workers are experiencing burnout. In this article, Sophie Hupfield, HR Business Partner at AdviserPlus, provides strategies employers should consider, including a more well-rounded package that “goes beyond just salary”. 

In this article, Managing Director of Halborns, Rena Christou, discusses the rising sexual harassment claims and the importance of a consistent cultural approach, robust action, and specialised training to effectively address these issues and meet new legal duties. 

In this article, Stefan Mars, Head of Legal at Halborns, explores the financial and administrative challenges of new statutory sick pay changes and the need for proactive absence management. 

In this article, Jane Bradshaw-Jones, HR Business Partner at AdviserPlus, highlights how nearly a third of Gen Z prioritise pay over job security while seeking purpose-driven roles, urging organisations to balance competitive pay, ED&I initiatives, and intergenerational collaboration to attract and retain this generation. 

In this article, Sarah Kerr, HR Technical Consultant at AdviserPlus, provides her insights on how organisations must prioritise EDI to meet the expectations of Gen Z and Millennials or risk a talent deficit.  

In this insightful piece, Jane Bradshaw-Jones, HR Business Partner at AdviserPlus, explores the intersection of menopause and ADHD and the implications for the workplace. 

In this article, Sarah Kerr, HR technical consultant at AdviserPlus, explains why modern bereavement policies should go beyond immediate family loss, and recognise cultural and religious differences. 

50% of the UK public supports the government implementing ‘right to switch off’ laws. In this piece, HR Technical Consultant at AdviserPlus, Emily Bennett, provides her insights on the benefits of employee protections. 

Only 1/3 of employees who experienced a conflict feel it gets resolved. In this article, Jane Bradshaw-Jones, HR Business Partner at AdviserPlus, provides her insights on how organisations can improve reporting of incidents of bullying and harassment. 

Two mixed-race women were awarded £95,000 by an employment tribunal due to racial bias and “inexplicable inconsistency” in their employer’s internal recruitment process. Sarah Kerr, HR Technical Consultant for AdviserPlus, provides her insights on how essential an EDI strategy is. 

In this article, Jane Bradshaw-Jones, HR business partner at AdviserPlus, provides her thoughts on remote vs in-office work and its effects on employee satisfaction and retention.  

The phrase ‘quiet vacationing’ has set off alarm bells for many employers. In this article, Hayley Saunders, Technical Consultant at AdviserPlus, suggests that rather than employees being to blame, there are underlying issues with the company culture.  

The number of job ads offering ‘a little flexibility’ increased significantly from 25% in June 2023 to 79% in June 2024. Rebecca Fox, Technical Consultant at AdviserPlus, provides her insights on the implications of this trend. 

South Cambridgeshire District Council’s four-day week trial boosted retention, productivity, and job satisfaction, despite government criticism, according to a follow-up report. Emily Bennett, HR Technical Consultant at AdviserPlus, provides her insight on the benefits of a four-day week. 

Greece’s implementation of a six-day work-week has been met with a mixed response. In this article, Sarah Kerr, HR Technical Consultant at AdviserPlus, provides her insight into the impact this move could have on work-life balance and even productivity.  

Over seven million workers to wait three days before receiving sick pay, according to an analysis by the TUC. The union is advocating for reforms to the statutory provision, expressing concerns that the existing system is creating a culture of presenteeism.

Menstrual health is often viewed as a taboo subject in many workplaces, prompting commentators to encourage line managers to develop a ‘shame-free’ understanding of the issue. Discover how to achieve this in your organisation.

A survey reveals that women, ethnic minorities, and workers with disabilities are the most likely to experience conflict, prompting commentators to urge employers to acknowledge the significance of fostering a positive workplace culture.

Experts believe the technology could transform HR significantly, but it should be applied selectively instead of being used as a universal solution, but what do people managers think?

Most businesses report that managers are not adequately prepared, with experts warning that poor handling of employee relations can trigger a cascade of compliance problems.

Sickness absence has a huge impact on organisations, straining teams and impacting employee morale, while also costing businesses heavily in lost man-hours, temporary cover and overtime. At a time when sickness absence is at an all time high, implementing a technology than enables a proactive approach to sickness absence management is paramount.

Employers must acknowledge and support menopausal employees, as symptoms can impact work performance and well-being. Implementing supportive policies not only fulfills legal obligations but also boosts morale, engagement, and retention, promoting diversity and inclusion while attracting top talent.

Despite financial constraints and potential reductions in EDI funding, organisations that consistently prioritise EDI as a long-term business strategy are expected to see positive effects on organisational performance, employee productivity, and overall well-being.

Following the news of a consultation introduction by the DWP, our Learning Director, Pat Ashworth, gave her thoughts to People Management surrounding how to ensure that individuals can effectively and contentedly carry out their work while maintaining their well-being, irrespective of their location.

Dan Phipps, HR Solutions Director at AdviserPlus, shares his thoughts with HR Magazine that although there may be legitimate concerns about the impact of AI, HR need to embrace the opportunities it enables for team performance

Our Commercial Director, Michael Campbell, provides insight about our ‘HR transformation conundrum research’ in this HRD article, explaining how the findings push for HR transformation to be at the forefront of an organisation’s prioritites.

Michael Campbell, AdviserPlus’s Commercial Director, explores how having key data insights can help to transform an organisation by being able to act on the patterns and trends that they show.

To maximise the commercial and strategic value of an organisation’s function, HR leaders should prioritise innovation and transformation, leveraging modern HR technology, and revamping processes to unlock teams’ potential and drive business growth.