Lords criticise the ‘opaque,’ ‘on-the -fly’ Employment Rights Bill
Peers have criticised the number of amendments that the government is making to the Employment Rights Bill, as they debated the legislation in the House of Lords, with one describing it as a ‘patchwork quilt we are getting as we go along’. With the Employment Rights Bill now at committee stage in the upper house, […]
Retirement under-pensioned can cost millions
A report warns that millions of UK citizens are at risk of retiring with a’significantly under-pensioned pension’. According to research conducted by now:pensions, the Pensions Policy Institute and other institutions in the UK, almost 9 million people are significantly underpensioned when compared with the rest of the population. It found that groups who are under-pensioned […]
Burnout is increasing, and this has led to a demand for sabbaticals
According to Robert Half, almost half of UK workers (42%) want to take a sabbatical, due to concerns about mental health and burnout. The 2025 Salary guide revealed that almost two thirds (62%) workers believe employers overwork their staff. Robert Half said that offering unpaid or partly paid sabbaticals is a cost-effective method to demonstrate […]
Gillian McKenna explains what modern HR is really about.
Gillian McKenna has always focused on people. She has spent her entire career as chief people officer of Generation, an international nonprofit that tackles unemployment through job placements and skills. Gillian is based in Glasgow, and she leads a global, fully-remote HR team. Her approach blends tech-savvy with a deep knowledge of what makes people […]
HR supervision: Support for your team.
HR supervision has become a vital tool for the modern workplace. Organisations have made a big investment in employee wellness, from mindfulness apps to mental health days. HR professionals are often overlooked in all of this. Ironically, the people who are responsible for providing support to others rarely receive the same kind of structured support. […]
Study Says Companies Still Hire Based on Gut Instincts and Vibes, Not Skills
It’s 2025, and many companies are still hiring on vibes—gut instincts and subjective impressions of job applicants—rather than objective skills assessments. Of all the ways to fill vacant positions, this is probably the worst. But according to a new study by Textio, a Seattle-based maker of recruiting and feedback software, this is still how many hiring […]
According to a study, companies still hire based on gut instincts and vibes.
In 2025, many companies still hire based on gut instincts or subjective impressions about job applicants rather than objective skill assessments. This is the most ineffective way to fill a vacant position. According to a new study from Textio a Seattle-based manufacturer of feedback and recruiting software, many hiring managers still make decisions this way. […]
Why Gen Z is Steering Clear of Leadership Roles—and How HR Can Turn the Tide
A surprising ability in the quickly changing workplace of today is the hesitation of many Gen Z professionals to assume leadership roles. This hesitancy is caused by a complex interaction of elements specific to this generation rather than a lack of motivation or skill. To develop the next generation of successful leaders, HR professionals have […]
Redefining “Healthy” Workplaces: Psychotherapist Warns About Mental Health Gaps on World Day for Safety and Health at Work
A leading business is urging organisations to challenge outdated perceptions of workplace health, calling for an urgent shift in focus from purely physical risks to a more holistic view. “When we think of the word ‘healthy’, our minds usually jump straight to physical health,” said Nathan Shearman, head of therapy and training at workplace mental health […]
AI Reveals Redistribution of Power & Authority in Workplace Culture
AI Reveals Redistribution of Power & Authority in Workplace Culture The Newest Employee Perk May Be Individual Workplace Tech By Brooke Shepard, Shepard and Ewe I’ve spent over 20 years introducing new technologies into organizations, and with each wave of innovation, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of what new tools can […]