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‘Gen Z faces a broken career ladder – it’s time to fix it’
Entry-level jobs across the UK are disappearing as costs rise and AI absorbs junior work, but the long-term risks may be more costly than the immediate savings, says Craig Pattison
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Five wellbeing challenges facing employers in 2026
Weight loss jabs, drug use and soaring neurodiversity cases are just some of the difficulties HR will need to tackle in the year ahead, explains Dr Bernard Yew
Why midlife women are the missing link in fixing the UK’s productivity problem
As skills shortages deepen and leadership pipelines weaken, retaining and supporting this group offers an effective solution, says Nicole Goodwin
What hospitality can teach us about attracting, retaining and engaging talent
Lessons from the world’s best restaurant can be applied to employee benefits strategy, says Malcolm Steel
HR’s guide to immigration in 2026: preparing for a busy year ahead
Kasia Kingsmill breaks down the key developments for employers to stay abreast of
Silence, power and the myth of a ‘call it out’ culture
Gaining a better understanding of power dynamics within their organisations can help HR stamp out sexual harassment, says Chloe Wallace
How AI is transforming workplace planning
The technology offers HR new ways to align business goals and future talent needs, says Cassandra MacDonald
‘Remote work isn't the problem – disconnection is’
While lack of motivation and focus is often blamed on home working, there’s a deeper issue for employers to tackle, says Debbie Green
‘Change doesn’t drain people, exclusion does’
The volume of change in the workplace is making workers feel fatigued and disengaged. Involving employees in the process offers the best solution, says Frida Kristina Nilsson
Increased English language requirement for work visas: what employers need to know
The introduction of higher thresholds highlights the growing role of integration in the government’s immigration policymaking, says Kasia Kingsmill
Rethinking sexual misconduct in the age of AI
Digital tools have made harassment easier to commit and harder for employers to spot. Policies must be updated in recognition of these new threats, says Chloe Wallace
What 2026 means for workforce screening
Susie Thomson shares her predictions for the evolution of background checks
Hybrid inclusion and workplace purpose: HR trends to watch out for in 2026
The organisations that thrive in the year ahead will be the ones that put humanity at the heart of work, says Kelly Tucker
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
From courses to co-pilots: how L&D will be reinvented in 2026
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AI-driven personalisation will come to define the function over the next 12 months, and learning professionals must be prepared, says Josh Bersin
Three leadership skills HR can help nurture in 2026
Carole Gaskell outlines key capabilities to help senior personnel thrive in the new year
HR’s role in developing strategic thinking
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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
Behind every change plan is a human – it pays to prioritise mental health
When staff feel informed, respected and supported, they’re more likely to be engaged and open to change, explains Joseph Conway
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
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
‘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