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Reflections from the frontline at CIPD Festival of Work

What a buzz at the CIPD Festival of Work! A clear emphasis on technology, organisational culture and HR transformation strategies ran through the programme, with expert panels exploring how to better connect, empower and retain talent.

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Britain’s workforce crisis: UK managers are the least engaged in Europe

A recent State of the Global Workplace report reveals a troubling reality: UK workers are among the least happy and engaged in Europe, especially managers, who rank lowest in engagement across all groups.

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Celebrating Pride Month 2025

For more than 50 years, Pride Month has celebrated the LGBTQ+ communit...

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Streamline redundancy consultation meetings

How to lead compliant, compassionate redundancy consultations, while managing legal risk and organisational change.

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Benefits of an HR case management system: Improve employee relations and free up HR

Reduce absence rates by 10%, empower managers to own 94% of ER case processes, free HR capacity to focus on high value strategic objectives.

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The strain on HR: Outsourcing managed services eases the pressure

As tribunal cases continue to rise and new day one rights will bring further increases in ER cases, we need to find ways to reduce the workload, improve outcomes, and protect the well-being of those at the heart of these efforts.

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Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 – 5 ways to support employees with anxiety in the workplace

Mental Health Awareness Week 2025, taking place from 12th to 18th May,...

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Are your probation and performance improvement plans fit for the future?

In anticipation of the Employment Rights Bill introducing 'day one' unfair dismissal rights, organisations must future-proof their probation and performance management processes.

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Navigating workplace stress: Insights and strategies in 2025

In today’s fast-paced business environment, work-related stress and me...

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Neurodiversity in the workplace: colleague spotlight

To mark Neurodiversity Celebration Week, we sat down with Zara Shaker,...

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Celebrating neurodiversity: shaping inclusive workplaces in 2025

Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025 (March 17th to March 23rd) is a g...

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Building workplace resilience: Resetting strategic HR priorities

In 2025, HR teams and line managers are facing unprecedented challenge...

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Managing redundancies: Best practices for HR leaders in 2025

Redundancies are becoming more common in the UK, unfortunately, follow...

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The real cost of formal grievance and disciplinaries and how metrics can help

According to this People Management article, formal grievances and dis...

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The future of work: People strategy and employment rights roundup

Navigating change, legal compliance and rising business costs 2025 is...

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Manager capability: The key to navigating large-scale change in 2025

Change has become the rhythm of business today, requiring leaders to e...

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81% of large enterprises predict redundancies: Insights from ‘Shift happens’ research

Redundancy is not just a business decision – it’s a deeply personal ex...

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Managing the impact of restructuring a business

The business world is in a constant state of flux. Economic uncertaint...

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Shift happens: Simplifying the changes organisations are grappling with

Why businesses need to simplify change to drive efficiency Organisatio...

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Alleviate the burdens on HR: Key trends and innovative solutions

In 2025, HR will be focused on improving operational efficiency, driving cost savings and creating a positive, supportive work environment. Let’s explore the challenges and solutions.

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Navigating the new era of HR

The UK is entering a transformative phase for workplace regulation. To weather the storm, organisations must embrace HR transformation and implement innovative cost-saving strategies that go beyond traditional approaches.

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Manager capability: The key limiting factor in HR transformation

Despite the clear benefits, many organisations face barriers to empowering line managers. The critical role of line managers play in business success cannot be understated, so HR leaders need to put in place the strategies that set them up for success.

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Why compassion in redundancy situations is vital for businesses

Redundancies can be one of the most disruptive events an organisation...

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Understanding day-one rights: A major shift in UK employment law

Although the changes are not expected to be implemented until 2026, it is crucial for organisations to start reviewing their HR policies, technology stack, and enhancing managerial capabilities to ensure they are prepared to meet these new legal obligations. This blog explores what these changes will mean for both businesses and employees.

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