The HR profession

Pay has grown at a faster rate for HR directors over the past year when compared with most other roles in HR, according to a new study.

Lloyds Banking Group, Housing 21, Next and PepsiCo are some of the employers to have made the Employee Benefits Awards 2025 shortlist.

Supporting employees has been named as the top reason for why people like working in HR, with recruiting new employees and growing the business a close second.

City law firm compelled to email staff to reassure them senior HR professional’s anti-Islam remarks do not represent its views.

The CIPD is urging the government to provide clarity for employers as new amendments to the Employment Rights Bill are unveiled.

Mitie has appointed Kathryn Dolan, as its new chief people officer; Hilary Goldby has been appointed HR director at Compass Group UK and Ireland’s business and industry sector.

Our first round-up of movers and shakers in 2025 includes significant appointments at Mastercard, The HR Department and Estée Lauder.

Understanding the Path to CHRO, by global HR consultancy the Josh Bersin Company, found that 53% of HR leaders were now C-suite members.

The CIPD Trust has published guidance to support employers and HR professionals to recruit and retain refugees.

CIPD appoints a new president to act an advocate and ambassador for both the professional body and the wider people profession.

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

AI can help deliver growth but understanding its impact on jobs, skills needs and organisational strategy must be considered, says CIPD.

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

The higher education sector has endured a raft of people-related challenges in recent years, from strikes to budget pressures. Universities...

HR thought leader Josh Bersin says 2025 will be the year that organisations' HR and recruitment teams must immerse themselves in new technology so that employees can gain ‘super powers’