Business Landscape
'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,...
HR Grapevine

'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...
HR Grapevine

A dedicated forum | Inside the women-first network rethinking digital employee experience
Women in DEX Network launched this year to build a community of leaders offering mentorship, guidance,...
HR Grapevine

National Payroll Week | CEO, CIPP: 'Payroll has never been more important'
Marking National Payroll Week, Jason Davenport, CEO of the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals...
HR Grapevine

Drawing a line | What the FCA's new Code of Conduct update means for HR leaders
From 1 September, serious bullying, harassment and violence at financial services firms has moved from...
HR Grapevine

More pathways | Why Lloyds Banking Group's CPO just announced a £100m investment in future skills
Lloyds Banking Group's multi-million-pound pledge comes at a time of renewed focus on skill development...
HR Grapevine

Covert filming | Smart glasses - the workplace privacy & data risks of the new wearable tech fad
Increasingly-discreet smart glasses create fresh legal risks around harassment, confidentiality and personal...
HR Grapevine

'A path for everyone' | What is the 'Dutch-style' employment support being rolled out across the UK?
Young people across Britain are to receive employment support modelled on the Netherlands' approach...
HR Grapevine

'Manageable, measurable' | How social media ban could affect apprenticeship recruitment drives
The UK Government's social media ban for Under-16s could spell trouble for employers looking to build...
HR Grapevine

Employment Rights Act | HR urged to act now as six-month unfair dismissal rights move closer
The new measures will fundamentally change how employers manage recruitment, probation and...
HR Grapevine

'Understand your position' | The EU pay transparency clock is ticking - what does it mean for UK employers?
Expert warns that businesses waiting for local legislation could find themselves scrambling to comply...
HR Grapevine

NEETs | Youth jobs crisis risks becoming 'perfect storm' for UK employers, warns Milburn review
Business leaders are warning of mounting hiring pressures after a major review into youth unemployment...
HR Grapevine

‘Measurement backbone’ | National Hiring Metrics launched: What employers need to know
HR Grapevine speaks to Adrian Thomas amid the launch of The National Hiring Metrics, setting out how...
HR Grapevine

Morale damage | KPMG redundancy backlash highlights growing risks of poor communication during job cuts
An expert warns employers that poorly communicated redundancy programmes risk damaging trust, morale...
HR Grapevine

'We all benefit' | Serco, Virgin, McDonald's: Why CPOs are 'opening doors' with social mobility schemes
CPOs at Serco, McDonald's, and Virgin Group are among those helping to build skills and offer meaningful,...
HR Grapevine

Expectations vs reality | HR leaders warned against AI overreliance amid mass job loss fears
As recession fears grow and hiring slows, HR leaders are warned that AI productivity gains may not arrive...
HR Grapevine

'Future skills' | Why E.ON was first in line for the government's new AI apprenticeship scheme
Sally Lane, Head of People Development at E.ON UK, tells HR Grapevine that the apprenticeship will be...
HR Grapevine

KPMG & Costa | Which employers failed to pay workers minimum wage - and why?
389 employers from across the UK were named by the government after failing to pay the minimum wage,...
HR Grapevine

Middle East conflict | Employees stranded overseas - what HR needs to know about pay & annual leave
Hundreds of UK employees are stuck overseas. Employment lawyers explain the HR, pay and legal implications...
HR Grapevine

Global mobility | Is the UK losing its brightest to Dubai & beyond - and can employers stem the tide?
With young workers leaving the UK in droves, are employers ready to rethink retention and global mobility...
HR Grapevine

Topics A-Z
Browse our A-Z catalogue of diverse and relevant content topics catered to HR professionals.
UK
United States