• 7 mins read

Big Interview | Chief People & Culture Officer, Mandarin Oriental 'People and brands are inseparable'

As the luxury hotel group sets out to double its portfolio, its Chief People & Culture Officer talks to HR Grapevine about scaling technology without diluting...
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  • News
  • 3 mins

'Affect their credibility' | AI stigma leaves civil servants reluctant to admit to using it

A government trial has revealed concerns about how AI-assisted work is judged, alongside uneven productivity gains as ministers push for wider adoption...
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Rachel Cox, Global CPO, Maintel
  • 8 mins

Big Interview | Global CPO, Maintel - 'The People agenda is not a tick box here, and I don't take that for granted'

Next up in the Big Interview hot seat is Rachel Cox, Global CPO, Maintel, a communications managed services provider.
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  • 4 mins
  • 1

'Vital role to play' | Employers call for clearer guidance as staff mental health pressures mount

Almost nine in 10 employers say they are expected to do more than ever to support employees experiencing poor mental health, but few have a comprehensive...
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  • 7 mins

'Training is essential' | Harassment law changes: How HR can prepare for tougher prevention duties

From October 2026, employers will be expected to take all reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment, while protections will also extend to harassment...
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Insights

Aligning Learning with What Actually Drives Results
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  • 4 mins

Wilson Learning | Aligning Learning with What Actually Drives Results

Global organisations are investing heavily in leadership and communication training to navigate cultural complexity...
Wilson Learning
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When Training Isn't Enough: The Case for Learning Transfer in Global Leadership
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  • 4 mins

Wilson Learning | When Training Isn't Enough: The Case for Learning Transfer in Global Leadership

Global organisations are investing heavily in leadership and communication training to navigate cultural complexity...
Wilson Learning
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AI & Transformation

Thea Fineren Chief People Officer at Advania
  • 23 mins

Podcast | CPO, Advania: Building adaptable early-career talent for the AI age

Chief People Officer Thea Fineren joins the HR Grapevine Podcast to discuss how Advania is widening access to technology careers while developing the critical...
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  • 4 mins

Future of hiring | More than half of UK employers don't use AI in recruitment

UK employers and jobseekers remain cautious about AI in hiring, with concerns over candidate verification and trust persisting as use of the technology...
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  • 5 mins

'Two-track workforce' | Workers confident they can learn new skills, but many lack support to do so, PwC finds

New PwC research suggests L&D challenges are particularly acute for Gen Z employees, who are less sure than older colleagues about the skills they will...
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Business Landscape

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  • 3 mins

'Transitional measures' | Barclays delays office attendance increase for some staff after backlash

Some Barclays employees will be allowed to postpone complying with the bank's new office attendance rules until 2027, following widespread opposition...
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  • 5 mins

Keep Britain Working | New workplace health system aims to stop 300,000 people leaving work each year

Government-backed plans for Britain's first Workplace Health System will attempt to prevent people with health conditions and disabilities from falling...
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  • 7 mins

'Daily nightmare' | The workplace conflict driving disabled employees out of work

Disabled workers have described bullying, deteriorating health and lost confidence as new Acas research exposes the consequences of poorly managed support...
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Leadership

Camilla Woodrow, Head of HR UK, eCapital
  • 9 mins

Big Interview | Head of HR UK, eCapital - 'This is the most positive culture I've ever worked in'

Camilla Woodrow, Head of HR UK, eCapital is next in the hot seat for HR Grapevine's 'Big Interview' - here she shares the importance of having an early...
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  • 3 mins

Leadership | You cannot lead what you cannot see

Most leaders think they know how they lead. They know whether they listen.
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  • 4 mins
  • 1

'Culture of fear' | Staff should have to call their boss when off sick, UK's work 'tsar' says

Sir Charlie Mayfield says early conversations and return-to-work plans could prevent employees with health conditions from becoming permanently detached...
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Organisational Development

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  • 5 mins

'Expectation for many' | Flexible working still matters to majority of workers, Acas finds

Acas has launched a consultation on its flexible working code ahead of employment law reforms...
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Stephen Seymour, Director of People, Lime FMS
  • 8 mins

Big Interview | Director of People, Lime FMS 'We built a welfare hub to support a 96.5% female workforce'

Director of People for Lime FMS, Stephen Seymour takes the 'Big Interview' hotseat where he opens up about his HR hospitality career and why marathon running...
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  • 4 mins

'Future ready' | Almost half of employers are upskilling staff amid legal changes & hiring struggles

Employers are future-proofing by investing in worker training as the labour market stagnates and organisations prepare for the Employment Rights...
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Video Features

Talking workplace innovation with Bacardi
  • 2 mins
Video | Talking workplace innovation with Bacardi
More than 160 years since the company was founded on the Caribbean island of Cuba, Bacardi is still family owned. Best known...
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  • 2 mins
Leader Interview | The key to a healthier talent programme
According to recent research from Cornerstone, we are witnessing a global digital skills crisis...
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Dominic Holmes - Cornerstone x HR Grapevine
  • 2 mins
Leader Interview | Improving your talent management strategy
We recently visited Connect Live in London on October 2nd at Stamford Bridge, London and sat down with Dominic Holmes, Principal Consultant at...
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Podcast

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Hendrix Timu, Head of Learning and Development at JPMorgan Chase’s
  • 17 mins

Podcast | Head of L&D, JPMorgan Chase: Turning AI experimentation into business impact

JPMorgan Chase’s Head of Learning and Development, Hendrix Timu, joins the HR Grapevine Podcast to discuss how rapid experimentation is helping teams build AI capability, develop confidence and deliver measurable business value...
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Michael Vavakis, Chief ESG & People Officer, Ricoh EMEA
  • 20 mins
  • 1

Podcast | Ricoh EMEA: How purpose & employee voice are shaping our AI transformation

Chief People, Transformation and ESG Officer Michael Vavakis joins the HR Grapevine Podcast to discuss cultural intelligence, the importance of managers stepping back, and how employee-led AI experimentation can strengthen trust and engagement...
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Learning Resources

Research Report | The Payroll Paradox

Research Report | The Payroll Paradox

91% of payroll teams now use AI, yet 87% made mistakes in the last 12 months that left employees paid incorrectly or late. Something isn’t adding...
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The 2026 British Business Survey: Bridging The Great Divide

The 2026 British Business Survey: Bridging The Great Divide

Bridging the divide of HR, finance and technology with exclusive research in partnership with the Telegraph Media Group. Why are 73% of leaders prioritising...
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Accelerate AI’s full potential in your organisation

Accelerate AI’s full potential in your organisation

91% of organisations say they're ready for AI. This research says you aren't. AI has quickly moved from fiction to the frontline of modern organisations....
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Make AI Work for HR: A Step-by-Step Toolkit for Real Results

Make AI Work for HR: A Step-by-Step Toolkit for Real Results

AI and automation promise major gains for HR, but many teams struggle to move from interest to action. The Ultimate AI & Automation Toolkit for HR is designed...
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