Opinion

As businesses optimise their office use, Lucinda Pullinger explores workspace flexibility and the art of finding the right mix for staff. 

In a knowledge-driven economy, employees’ ideas are crucial to fuel innovation and growth. How can organisations support a culture where employees don't fear their ideas will be stolen?

Chris Chesterman explores how organisations are shifting focus from traditional job roles to a dynamic, skills-based approach.

Dan James Smith of the LGB Alliance Business Forum warns that allowing trans ideology in workplace diversity policy has its risks.

While the pandemic brought many positive changes to the world of work, it has also led many employees to lose their sense of structure and routine.

Sheila Attwood discusses upcoming changes to apprenticeships and the implications on employers.

DEI initiatives in the US are under attack, but the evidence in favour of maintaining gender diversity programmes still stands up.

Hayfa Mohdzaini examines the HR profession's role in understanding the presence and potential of AI, and its ethical use at work.

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

Dr Debbie Bayntun-Lees explains why both men and women need to share responsibility for achieving gender equity in the workplace.

Physchological distance: Leadership consultant Nik Kinley examines the lessons we can learn from the Gregg Wallace controversy

Executive search specialist Elena Bajada examines salary compression and what HR leaders should do to ensure their pay structures remain fair.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to boost employee engagement levels by eliminating the ‘survey crunch’.

Suzanne Treen explains how employers facing skills gaps can still gain a competitive edge by using strategic immigration.

Despite employers launching a raft of female-focused policies and benefits such as menopause support and fertility treatment, the gender pay gap is still closing at a glacial pace.