HR practice

Petition calling on government to stop plan to ban agency staff in NHS attracts thousands of signatures.

Shift leader who worked at JD Wetherspoon for 22 years wins claim for unfair dismissal after giving 50% staff discount to colleague.

There has been a significant drop-off in remote and hybrid working in the public sector, according to data from software company Unit4.

Police constable awarded £43,100 after she was found to have been victimised by her boss over her inability to work in cold weather.

High prices make it harder for young people to reach work and and training, as MPs call for universal free bus fares for the under-22s.

Staff in accident and emergency departments are being exposed to punching, spitting and acid attack threats, among a range of...

Thousands of jobs will be unlocked across healthcare with ‘graduate guarantee’ to ensure jobs for every newly qualified nurse and midwife.

As many SMEs say “yes” to a return to the office, the BCC's Stuart Morrison discusses what it means for productivity and retention.

The Accounts Commission showed the absence rate among non-teacher staff rose to an average of 13.9 days in 2023-24 compared with 10.8 in 2010-11.

There are 326,068 jobs for contract workers listed on Adzuna, the job search engine, a fifth more than at the beginning of April.

As AI becomes increasingly integrated into our daily lives and workplace decisions, the role of personality tests is undergoing a fundamental transformation, writes David Rice.

Absences in the civil service could be up to more than eight days per worker per year, according to sickness data published by departments.

BCC finds 9% of SMEs say employees have left because of requirement to return to the office or onsite working.

Police officers say uniforms are unfit for purpose, restrictive and contribute to health issues, according to Lancaster University research.

The top HR questions in July 2025 include one on what to do if an employee fails to turn up for work.