Atradius named as a leader in wellbeing at Wales HR Awards, 2025
Atradius, a UK-based credit insurer, was recognized for its commitment to creating a positive, inclusive work environment. The company won the Wales HR Awards’ prestigious Wellbeing Company of the year award. This award comes at the same time as the company celebrates its 100th birthday, further reinforcing the status of the company as a leader […]
Workers with caring responsibilities risk pension shortfall, research shows
A quarter of people believe they will take on caring responsibilities by the time they reach 67, the age at which they will qualify for the State Pension from April 2026. However, according to recent research provided to HR review, half of individuals become carers by the age of 50 – much earlier than many […]
One in four UK workers fear losing their jobs to AI
Just over a quarter of workers in Britain are worried that artificial intelligence (AI) will lead to job losses, according to a new survey. A YouGov poll commissioned by workplace expert Acas explored employees’ main concerns about the use of AI at work. It found that 26 percent of workers fear that AI could cost […]
Why Gen Z’s aversion to leadership roles is becoming a major HR challenge
Bruce Watt Senior Vice President, DDI Who is a leader today? Recent data suggests that not many people under 30 want to be leaders. The promise of greater influence and prestige, as well as higher salaries, attracted junior staff to the corporate ladder. For today’s new workforce, especially Generation Z (born 1997 to 2010), the […]
Retail HRDs say Employment Rights Bill will have negative impact
Nearly three-quarters of HR directors in the retail sector believe the Employment Rights Bill will have a negative impact on their business, with half suggesting it will reduce headcount. A British Retail Consortium survey of HR directors at leading UK retailers found that 70% felt the Bill would have a negative or very negative impact, […]
Trans ex-judge appeals Supreme Court biological sex decision
The UK’s first transgender Judge is appealing the landmark Supreme Court ruling from this month at the European Court of Human Rights. Five judges ruled unanimously on 16 April that biological sex is sex as defined by the Equality Act 2010. This decision sparked celebrations among women’s rights activists and dismay for trans rights advocates. […]
Jane Firth, the CHRO’s guide to flourishing in a portfolio company backed by private equity
Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs) face unique challenges and possibilities when they join a portfolio company backed by private equity. Transitioning from established corporate environments into the dynamic world of PE requires flexibility, strategic insight and a hands on approach. As resources are often streamlined in PE-backed companies, CHROs must actively participate in the building […]
CIPD rejects alleged ‘woke-focus’ accusations as critics call for practical HR leadership
After new claims that it was too focused on the so-called Culture War topics, at the expense core HR priorities, The CIPD has defended their approach to workplace issues. A report published in The Telegraph yesterday claimed that the professional body for people development and HR was prioritising discussions around social issues and trans rights […]
Report finds that millions of people retire with a private pension as low at PS3,650 per annum
A new report shows that nearly 9 million people have private pensions with incomes between 3,650 and 6,750 PS per year. This is between 43 and 80 percent the average national private pension income, which is PS8,500. In the report by now:pensions (part of long-term saving specialist Cardano Group), carers and ethnic minorities, people with […]
Gallup 2025: The decline in employee engagement costs US$438 billion of lost productivity
Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace report shows that employee engagement has fallen for the second consecutive time in 12 year. The 2% decline – from 23 to 21 % – is the same as the drop seen in 2020, during the Covid-19 Lockdowns. It is alarming that we have returned to the level of […]