What 65,000 HR leaders were really reading in 2025: Insights from The Human Times
New analysis from The Human Times, the daily HR newsletter read by more than 65,000 senior HR and leadership professionals, reveals the topics, stories and formats that captured attention across the full year of 2025 and where engagement is continuing to grow. Workforce, legal and global issues dominated attention Across all editions in 2025, international news emerged as the […]
Winter Blues: Adapting your workplace for a healthier, more productive winter
Now that the clocks have gone back, it feels like winter is well and truly here – for better or for worse. With shorter days and less natural daylight, many people find that their energy, mood and focus begin to wane. Mental health issues such as seasonal affective disorder are more common than you might […]
Introducing NW Hearts
NW Hearts Charity is a local charity with a big ambition – to improve heart health outcomes across Greater Manchester. Although there are many examples of world-beating care and clinicians in Greater Manchester, there is still significant variation in care. Not everyone gets the heart treatment they should receive at the time they really need […]
From Skills to Outcomes: How L&D will evolve in 2026
How people think about workplace learning is shifting. After another year dominated by the opportunities and uncertainties of AI, business leaders are turning their attention to what really matters when deciding on an L&D strategy – measurable business outcomes. As talent needs change and the pressure to upskill grows, 2026 will see more businesses prioritise […]
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Discover Westfield Health’s Health Cash Plans
What is a Health Cash Plan? More than 1.6 million UK workers are now covered by Health Cash Plans*. These plans provide cash back, up to set limits, on a wide range of routine healthcare costs. They give employees peace of mind that they can access the care they need without worrying about unexpected expenses. Health […]
What 60,000 HR leaders are really reading — Insights from The Human Times (Q3 2025)
New analysis from The Human Times, the curated HR newsletter read by over 60,000 senior HR leaders and executives, reveals the topics that mattered most in Q3 and where attention is shifting in 2025. Workforce stories dominated The most-read stories focused on retention, culture and productivity. Despite post-pandemic normalisation, “quiet quitting” and disengagement continue to shape organisational strategy. […]
Top trends driving the future of employer-provided healthcare
The latest research from benefits experts, Mercer Marsh Benefits (MMB), reveals three key trends driving the future of employer-provided healthcare globally. Following a survey of 268 insurers across 67 markets conducted in June and July 2025, the research found: 1. Projected medical trends continues to be double digits in most markets: Insurers say that medical inflation and utilisation […]
RedSky Leadership Development: Inspiring Leaders, Transforming Cultures
At RedSky Leadership Development, we believe leadership isn’t reserved for the select few. We’ve spent over 21 years helping people step into their full leadership potential. Our mission is to demystify leadership and make it accessible, practical and most of all transformational at every level of your organisation. We offer a full suite of leadership […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: RedSky Leadership Development – Inspiring Leaders, Transforming Cultures
At RedSky Leadership Development, we believe leadership isn’t reserved for the select few. We’ve spent over 21 years helping people step into their full leadership potential. Our mission is to demystify leadership and make it accessible, practical and most of all transformational at every level of your organisation. We offer a full suite of leadership […]
Looking to support your employees’ financial wellbeing in 2026? Free 14-day MoneyFit trial
Financial stress among staff is no longer a peripheral issue; it impacts employee wellbeing, performance and retention. Recent research from MoneyFit shows that 73% of employees who completed the MoneyFit quiz currently report feeling highly stressed or overwhelmed about their finances. This figure underscores what external research has repeatedly highlighted: at least three-quarters of UK workers say […]