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August 12, 2026

International Youth Day: are we making it too difficult for young people to get into work?

Yesterday marked International Youth Day, a UN initiative intended to recognise both young people's contribution and the challenges they face, including employment. The latest ONS figures make for sobering reading:

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July 2, 2026

Automated Decision-Making in recruitment: the risks and how to handle them

Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming part of many everyday HR tasks, including recruitment. From screening CVs and ranking candidates, to analysing video interviews, AI can save HR teams valuable time

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March 11, 2026

Give To Gain: what International Women’s Day 2026 means for the workplace

Sunday 8th March marked International Women's Day 2026, and this year's theme - Give To Gain - carries a message that resonates well beyond charitable giving. For those of us

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February 25, 2026

Ramadan – considerations for employers

The Muslim holy month of Ramadan began last week and will last for 29 or 30 days, depending on the sighting of the crescent moon. During Ramadan, healthy adult Muslims

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January 14, 2026

The technology tug-of-war: why HR must retain control of workplace surveillance in an increasingly ‘smart’ era

Workplace surveillance is not new. Employers have long relied on tools such as CCTV, access-control systems and call monitoring to protect assets and manage conduct and performance. What has changed

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December 10, 2025

Authenticity and Fairness at Work: what employers can learn from McLaren and Lando Norris

At the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix last weekend, Britain’s Lando Norris, driving for the McLaren team, was crowned world champion for the first time. The backdrop to his success was

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October 1, 2025

Top tips for Probationary Periods

A probationary period is a trial phase at the start of a new employment relationship, during which both the employer and the employee assess the suitability of the role. They are

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September 10, 2025

Lone-working in the UK: legal rules and practical tips

Over the summer, a social media video showing a fast-food employee in the US single-handedly running a fast-food outlet went viral. The video, taken by an incredulous (and impressed) customer,

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July 23, 2025

The viral Kiss-Cam moment that lost a CEO his job

As you’ve no doubt seen, at a recent Coldplay concert, a kiss-cam moment between Astronomer’s married CEO (Andy Byron) and its married HR Director (Kristin Cabot) went viral – inadvertently

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June 12, 2025

Wheels in Motion: why employers should embrace cycle to work schemes

Bike Week 2025, the UK’s biggest celebration of cycling, is taking place this week. Bike Week is all about showcasing how cycling can fit into everyone’s daily lives. From an employer’s

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May 21, 2025

Notice Periods Explained: Employer Essentials on Pay, Procedure and Pitfalls

Navigating notice periods and pay can be a legal and logistical minefield for employers. Whether you’re drafting contracts, handling resignations, or managing dismissals, understanding your obligations is key to avoiding

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April 29, 2025

Redundancy Done Right: Key Consultation Pitfalls

In this unpredictable economic climate, redundancies remain an unfortunate reality for many organisations. At the heart of a fair redundancy lies proper consultation. Yet missteps in the consultation process are

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