People Management magazine
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Membership magazine of the CIPD and the UK's biggest #HR title
In the first part of our series, Hannah Netherton, Val Dougan and Aisleen Pugh analyse the key measures included in the government’s reforms
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Employment Rights Act: what employers need to know
In the first part of our series, Hannah Netherton, Val Dougan and Aisleen Pugh analyse the key measures included in the government’s reforms
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December 22, 2025 at 4:12 PM
In the first part of our series, Hannah Netherton, Val Dougan and Aisleen Pugh analyse the key measures included in the government’s reforms
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With the people function facing increased pressure to do more with less, freelance CHROs are emerging as a flexible way for companies to access senior HR expertise, says Sara Daw
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Why the future of HR leadership is fractional
With the people function facing increased pressure to do more with less, freelance CHROs are emerging as a flexible way for companies to access senior HR expertise, says Sara Daw
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December 22, 2025 at 4:12 PM
With the people function facing increased pressure to do more with less, freelance CHROs are emerging as a flexible way for companies to access senior HR expertise, says Sara Daw
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Employment experts anticipate another difficult 12 months for the talent market, as cost pressures, new laws and technology reshape the economy
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2026 labour market trends: hiring slowdown and AI disruption
Employment experts anticipate another difficult 12 months for the talent market, as cost pressures, new laws and technology reshape the economy
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December 22, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Employment experts anticipate another difficult 12 months for the talent market, as cost pressures, new laws and technology reshape the economy
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From return to office battles to sweeping employment law reforms, 2025 was another turbulent year for HR leaders
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The biggest HR stories of 2025
From return to office battles to sweeping employment law reforms, 2025 was another turbulent year for HR leaders
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December 22, 2025 at 4:11 PM
From return to office battles to sweeping employment law reforms, 2025 was another turbulent year for HR leaders
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As the government plans to abolish the upper limit on compensation, Adrian Hoggarth explains how businesses can prepare
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Removal of the unfair dismissal cap: what employers need to know
As the government plans to abolish the upper limit on compensation, Adrian Hoggarth explains how businesses can prepare
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December 22, 2025 at 9:31 AM
As the government plans to abolish the upper limit on compensation, Adrian Hoggarth explains how businesses can prepare
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Carole Gaskell outlines key capabilities to help senior personnel thrive in the new year
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Three leadership skills HR can help nurture in 2026
Carole Gaskell outlines key capabilities to help senior personnel thrive in the new year
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December 22, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Carole Gaskell outlines key capabilities to help senior personnel thrive in the new year
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Inquiry will examine why nearly one million young people are out of work and education
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Alan Milburn launches review into rising youth unemployment
Inquiry will examine why nearly one million young people are out of work and education
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December 22, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Inquiry will examine why nearly one million young people are out of work and education
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With a raft of legislation scheduled for the next 12 months, People Management outlines the key changes and how to best prepare
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Employment law: what to expect in 2026
With a raft of legislation scheduled for the next 12 months, People Management outlines the key changes and how to best prepare
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December 22, 2025 at 9:30 AM
With a raft of legislation scheduled for the next 12 months, People Management outlines the key changes and how to best prepare
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Charlotte Roberts and Karina Casey analyse the implications for employers of the planned changes to immigration policy
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The UK’s earned settlement proposal: what HR leaders need to know
Charlotte Roberts and Karina Casey analyse the implications for employers of the planned changes to immigration policy
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December 18, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Charlotte Roberts and Karina Casey analyse the implications for employers of the planned changes to immigration policy
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For years, people teams have championed leadership development, learning and culture. But as firms face unprecedented complexity, their role in shaping strategy is becoming increasingly important, says Charlie Curson
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HR’s role in developing strategic thinking
For years, people teams have championed leadership development, learning and culture. But as firms face unprecedented complexity, their role in shaping strategy is becoming increasingly important, say...
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December 18, 2025 at 1:42 PM
For years, people teams have championed leadership development, learning and culture. But as firms face unprecedented complexity, their role in shaping strategy is becoming increasingly important, says Charlie Curson
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The ever-widening lexicon highlights rising pressure, disengagement and a growing disconnect between employees and employers
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From ‘quiet cracking’ to ‘culture rot’: the workplace trends that defined 2025
The ever-widening lexicon highlights rising pressure, disengagement and a growing disconnect between employees and employers
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December 18, 2025 at 1:42 PM
The ever-widening lexicon highlights rising pressure, disengagement and a growing disconnect between employees and employers
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Asian professor accused by colleague of ‘playing the race card’ was unfairly dismissed following ‘biased’ investigation into bullying complaints
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NHS Trust ordered to pay £450k to clinical researcher for race discrimination
Asian professor accused by colleague of ‘playing the race card’ was unfairly dismissed following ‘biased’ investigation into bullying complaints
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December 18, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Asian professor accused by colleague of ‘playing the race card’ was unfairly dismissed following ‘biased’ investigation into bullying complaints
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Upcoming legislative changes could make it easier for a company to be held liable for offences committed by senior managers, says Stephen Gentle
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Government proposals leave employers more open to criminal liability
Upcoming legislative changes could make it easier for a company to be held liable for offences committed by senior managers, says Stephen Gentle
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December 17, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Upcoming legislative changes could make it easier for a company to be held liable for offences committed by senior managers, says Stephen Gentle
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As employment law reforms, fraud prevention duties and AI regulation converge, businesses face heightened scrutiny over who they hire and how decisions are made, says Caroline Smith
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Rethinking recruitment risk: a new era of employee screening
As employment law reforms, fraud prevention duties and AI regulation converge, businesses face heightened scrutiny over who they hire and how decisions are made, says Caroline Smith
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December 17, 2025 at 11:05 AM
As employment law reforms, fraud prevention duties and AI regulation converge, businesses face heightened scrutiny over who they hire and how decisions are made, says Caroline Smith
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UK unemployment rate reaches 5.1 per cent as cost increases prompt businesses to curb hiring
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Young people hit hardest as unemployment rises, ONS figures show
UK unemployment rate reaches 5.1 per cent as cost increases prompt businesses to curb hiring
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December 17, 2025 at 11:04 AM
UK unemployment rate reaches 5.1 per cent as cost increases prompt businesses to curb hiring
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Number of open cases continues to grow as system struggles to keep pace with increase in claims
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Employment tribunal backlog tops half a million, government stats reveal
Number of open cases continues to grow as system struggles to keep pace with increase in claims
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December 17, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Number of open cases continues to grow as system struggles to keep pace with increase in claims
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Business groups remain confident issues relating to guaranteed-hours contracts and thresholds for industrial action can be addressed in secondary legislation
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CIPD urges government to pass employment rights bill, despite concerns
Business groups remain confident issues relating to guaranteed-hours contracts and thresholds for industrial action can be addressed in secondary legislation
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December 17, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Business groups remain confident issues relating to guaranteed-hours contracts and thresholds for industrial action can be addressed in secondary legislation
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Female workers compensated for years of underpayment following lengthy legal campaign
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‘Historic day’ for Birmingham City Council staff as equal pay settlement reached
Female workers compensated for years of underpayment following lengthy legal campaign
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December 17, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Female workers compensated for years of underpayment following lengthy legal campaign
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Rebecca Kirk details how to counter the risks involved in the increased use of artificial intelligence in the workplace
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AI: harnessing the benefits and evolving strategies
Rebecca Kirk details how to counter the risks involved in the increased use of artificial intelligence in the workplace
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December 16, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Rebecca Kirk details how to counter the risks involved in the increased use of artificial intelligence in the workplace
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Despite organisations’ best efforts, disengagement remains stubbornly high. Julie Mernagh explains what HR leaders must do differently to make work more meaningful
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Why most workplace purpose initiatives fail
Despite organisations’ best efforts, disengagement remains stubbornly high. Julie Mernagh explains what HR leaders must do differently to make work more meaningful
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December 16, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Despite organisations’ best efforts, disengagement remains stubbornly high. Julie Mernagh explains what HR leaders must do differently to make work more meaningful
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Stress was factor in more than 1,000 cases last year, as experts warn poorly managed workloads can undermine performance
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One in 10 tribunal rulings linked to workplace stress, analysis finds
Stress was factor in more than 1,000 cases last year, as experts warn poorly managed workloads can undermine performance
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December 16, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Stress was factor in more than 1,000 cases last year, as experts warn poorly managed workloads can undermine performance
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Tribunal finds complaints about her behaviour were shaped by racial stereotyping
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Black teaching assistant wins discrimination case after being accused of having ‘angry face’
Tribunal finds complaints about her behaviour were shaped by racial stereotyping
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December 16, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Tribunal finds complaints about her behaviour were shaped by racial stereotyping
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Christi Hufford Jackson provides guidance for employers looking to establish a presence in America
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Talent mobility: how to navigate US work visas
Christi Hufford Jackson provides guidance for employers looking to establish a presence in America
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December 12, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Christi Hufford Jackson provides guidance for employers looking to establish a presence in America
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A toxic workplace doesn’t come from lazy employees or hybrid working. It comes from leaders who cling to control and refuse to trust their people, says Jeff Dewing
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‘Culture rot isn’t just an HR issue – it indicates failure of leadership’
A toxic workplace doesn’t come from lazy employees or hybrid working. It comes from leaders who cling to control and refuse to trust their people, says Jeff Dewing
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December 12, 2025 at 5:11 PM
A toxic workplace doesn’t come from lazy employees or hybrid working. It comes from leaders who cling to control and refuse to trust their people, says Jeff Dewing
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Britain has seen sharpest rise in the rate of jobless young people of all G7 countries
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UK economy losing £26bn a year to youth unemployment, PwC research finds
Britain has seen sharpest rise in the rate of jobless young people of all G7 countries
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December 12, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Britain has seen sharpest rise in the rate of jobless young people of all G7 countries
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