Flexible working
All employees with 26 weeks' service have the right to request a change to their hours, timing or location of work. Flexible working can improve productivity but it brings with it various issues for employers. Here we highlight our latest flexible working content, including guidance on how to handle flexible working requests, and other content on working from home, changing working hours, and the risk of discrimination claims.
HR must change its attitude
Children's minister Margaret Hodge tells Nic Paton why childcare must be seen as a core business responsibility
Childcare? What childcare?
The Government has made it easier for employers to provide childcare, but there is still a lack of awareness of the options.
HR is the key to retaining talent
Economic experts have come to the conclusion that to succeed business must be more flexible with benefits
They said it would never work…
Today is the first anniversary of flexible working legislation. Critics have been confounded by proof that a new way of working is great for UK business, writes Patricia Hewitt, secretary of state for trade and industry
Your booking
If you use employment agencies or employment businesses to recruit new staff or temporary employees your relationships with such companies will undergo significant legal changes from 6 April.
Red tape stifles development of HR across European Union
A survey of HR across Europe reveals that most countries are struggling to come to terms with the European legislation mountain. Surprisingly, reports Michael Millar the UK is ahead of the pack in adapting to change
Time of change for Westminster
Jonathan Evans,HR director at Westminster City Council, explains why he's excited about his move from the private to the public sector.
Help wanted
All HR challenges in the social services pale into insignificance in the face of ongoing recruitment problems.
The Magnificent Seven
Who are the greatest HR directors of all time? Scott Beagrie conducts a global search for HR giants, and comes to some intriguing conclusions
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