HR practice

The chairman of the Countess of Chester hospital has resigned after a tribunal found that he and others had ‘conspired’ to oust the trust’s chief executive, Dr Susan Gilby.

HR circles will be intrigued by what Apple's series Severance tells us about our working lives.

Nichola Hay examines how a greater emphasis on skills rather than predefined roles can create a more dynamic and flexible workforce strategy.

JP Morgan is grappling with desk shortages at its London head office after demanding its 22,000 UK employees fully return to the workplace.

Entries are no longer being accepted to a controversial scheme offering financial rewards for staff resignations.

In response to growing return-to-work mandates, James Reed considers their impact on career progression and business success.

January 2025's top 10 HR questions include FAQs ion TUPE, severe weather, notice periods, and alcohol or drug misuse

Software developer refused her request to WFH in Pakistan unfairly dismissed by employer after it failed to provide sufficient notice.

Lord Alan Sugar calls for workers to return to the office, emphasising the importance of in-person interaction for learning and development.

British employees are working 215.8 hours of overtime every year, with more than two in five (42%) doing so for free.

The bank has raised its minimum office attendance requirement to three days a week, up from two days a week.

Almost all federal employees have until 6 February to decide whether to resign, as Donald Trump reduces government headcount.

Gig economy apps Temper and YoungOnes warned they may be operating illegally by providing "freelance" workers to business.

Two hundred UK companies have now signed up for a permanent four-day working week, according to the 4 Day Week Foundation.

Employers' questions on pay, attendance and childcare that are likely to arise during severe weather.