Opinion

Could a low-cost universal wellbeing tax break bring benefits for the UK government, employers and employees? Steve Herbert, co-host of the Benefits Unboxed podcast and a veteran HR and...

As the UK edges towards ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting, and with the EU Pay Transparency Directive setting a new global standard, hybrid and remote employers can't afford...

With 2.8 million people on long-term sick leave, workplace absence remains a huge issue. Holly Coe, senior reward consultant at Innecto, argues that genuine work friendships, built on recognition...

Exercise is key to illness prevention and productivity improvement. But, for women, it won’t land without a rebrand, says Pippa Andrews, director of corporate business at Vitality At a...

As incoming employment rights spark further concerns about rising business costs, Duncan Brown asks, what’s the real cost of failing to treat people with dignity, respect and fairness at...

Steve Herbert explores the growing pressure on organisations to end home working, and the very real risks HR faces in enforcing return-to-office mandates.  More than three years have passed...

Pay gap reporting isn’t just about numbers, it’s about accountability, trust, and driving real change, says Liisa Antola, manager of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and customer outcomes at...

The loss of a loved one affects people in profoundly different ways, meaning that employers need to think beyond the limits of compassionate leave. Charlotte O’Brien, head of employee...

As awareness of neurodiversity continues to grow, organisations have an important opportunity to create inclusive environments that support a wide range of cognitive styles. But this goes beyond compliance,...

Sweeping change may grab headlines, but without HR at the table, the risks can be costly, as recent events in the US show. Steve Herbert, veteran, award-winning, speaker and...