Internal recruitment: A steady hand or a choice of aspiration?
When an organisation is facing periods of uncertainty, whether it’s due to mergers, restructures or leadership transitions, the internal recruitment decisions that they make are given greater weight. These implications extend beyond simply filling a position. These decisions influence the culture and how teams react and adapt. In these situations, it is important to ask […]
Mike Bond: Prioritising creativity and redefining talent
Not so long ago, most of the best CVs were adorned with MBAs, impressive consulting credentials, and a record of traditional experience. Today, the best candidates are coming from design studios and digital communities. Have you noticed subtle changes in the hiring landscape at your company? Have you noticed a change in the type of […]
Pay awards show return of employer restraint
Four in five employees received a smaller pay award in 2025 than in the previous year, according to the latest data from Brightmine. In a matched analysis, 81.2% of deals were lower than those provided to the same employee group in 2024. Only one in 20 pay rises were higher than 2024, and 13.9% were […]
Exec ‘replaced’ during cancer treatment awarded £1.2m
An executive whose job was given to someone else while she was on sick leave with cancer has won £1.2 million in compensation at the employment tribunal. Andrea Wainwright claimed for discrimination arising from disability and constructive dismissal at an initial tribunal. However, although the tribunal found that appointing someone else to her role and […]
Cabot holds on: The future of HR chief is unclear in the wake of Coldplay scandal
Kristin Cabot is still on leave as the head of HR for US data company Astronomer. This comes more than a month after a viral video appeared to show her in an apparent embrace at a Coldplay performance with the then-CEO. Cabot was not fired, even though Andy Byron resigned a few days later. The […]
Give managers the tools to create a diverse workforce
DEI has become a controversial topic as business giants such as Amazon and Google have scaled back their diversity initiatives. Other organisations, such as the Co-op have said that they will continue to promote DEI once they see the benefits. You might wonder, what’s next? Why diversity matters Numerous studies have shown how creating a […]
Support your caregivers in 5 ways that are effective
Michelle Robinson Hayes is a mental health trainer, and prevention services lead Vita Health Group There are many people at work who have unnoticed responsibilities. You will find individuals among your co-workers, managers and team members who balance not only their job demands but also the intense needs of the people they care for in […]
The new age of collaboration is here
Welcome the new era of collaboration By Laurel McKenzie, Principal Behavioural Scientist at CoachHub AI is at the core of a massive transformation in the workplace. AI is not just a tool to automate, but it also enhances how employees and managers work together. AI empowers employees in a new way by allowing them to […]
Employers are failing to provide health and safety training for 1/10 of their employees.
According to new data from Astutis , a growing number UK employees fund their own training in health and safety from their own pocket. According to the report, 1/10 employees paid for their own training. This raises serious concerns regarding underinvestment in industries like construction, logistics, and manufacturing. According to the report, which surveyed over […]
Workplace friendships ‘linked to higher engagement, retention and productivity’
Workplace friendships are playing an increasingly important role in employee satisfaction and performance, with research pointing to the value of fostering connections at work – both for retention and for performance. A survey conducted by energy compay SEFE found that 87 percent of employees consider workplace friendships to be a notable part of their working […]