It's commonly accepted that music improves our mood, and can also improve concentration and productivity. So why is music at work still frowned upon? We … Read more
Gender pay gaps – they’re actually going backwards
In HR things are supposed to get better. But in terms of gender pay differences, new data suggests things are only getting worse, as Peter Crush reports: Read more
AI Is already advancing employee training: The key is not to fall behind
According to Huw Newton-Hill, L&D professionals need to move beyond the fact AI is here, and make a start on working out how to integrate it into their … Read more
Half of staff who quit in Great Resignation regret it; California sued over farmworker law
In this week's HR news round-up: Most staff who quit during 2022 regret it; new farmworker unionization law challenged; Mercedes workers vote for union … Read more
Why healthcare advice needs to be personalized and more data-driven
According to Jim Priebe, it's only with personalized data that CHROs can evolve from offering standard benefits to sparking a health revolution that … Read more
Why you could consider offering ‘skills-based volunteering’
Setting up volunteering opportunities for staff involves a lot of back-office work for HR departments. That's why Leila Saad argues companies need to get … Read more
Non-compete agreements – are employers already making their own minds up?
The Federal Trade Commission's decision to ban non-compete agreements spells years of legal battles ahead. So are employers already deciding to phase them out? Read more
National Volunteer Week: Corporate volunteering is on the up – but will it last?
To coincide with this week being National Volunteer Week, we look at the role corporate volunteering plays - and how organizations can sustain new-found … Read more
San Francisco pushes for ‘right to disconnect’ law; Tesla to layoff 10% of its workforce
In this week's round-up of HR news catching our eye: Tesla to shrink its workforce by 10%; San Francisco launches 'right to disconnect' law; while best … Read more
How suitable is AI for payroll?
In the second-part of our mini-series looking at the suitability for AI for different HR tasks, we take a look at its usefulness in payroll: Read more