Left off the Bill: The workplace rights other countries already have
By Lisa Branker, Head of Employment Law at employment law solicitors, Beecham Peacock Over the course of the year – and continuing into 2027 – the 2025 Employment Rights Act is coming into effect. Beginning in April of this year with the removal of the earnings threshold for statutory sick pay, the new Act represents the most significant overhaul […]
English language learning for multilingual teams
Every business depends on clear communication, but for employers with multilingual teams, language gaps can hold back safety, productivity and progression. If your workforce is multilingual, some may need a little extra support with industry-specific terminology to help them feel confident in their role and productive at work. Leap, powered by FlashAcademy, is an English […]
Employee happiness – the under-considered aspect in the success of assignments
By Sarah Dennis, Head of International for Everywhen Health and wellbeing support is key to all-round mental and physical health, it supports the happiness of the employee and, therefore, is likely to have a positive impact on the success of their work too. This plays into the hands of the 26% of employers who, according […]
World Cup legends, Lego houses and sheep ‘liaisons’: The 10 most bizarre football contract clauses
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is officially underway – running from 11 June to 19 July – and the nation is already deep in the grip of football fever. England will play three games in Group L, against Croatia, Ghana and Panama, with Thomas Tuchel’s boys hopefully smashing their way through to the first-ever round of 32. […]
93% of Fortune 500 CHROs are already using AI in hiring. Fewer than 1% feel ready for it
That gap, between adoption and genuine readiness, is where the risk lives for most organisations right now. The pace of change in talent acquisition is significant. HR futurist Matt Alder argues that as much as 80% of hiring tasks could be automated by 2027. While it might feel like a reason to panic for TA […]
DOWNLOAD: The Smarty Train’s Launching and Embedding Change Toolkit
Change is happening faster than ever. But people don’t change at the same speed. The new Launching and Embedding Change Toolkit from The Smarty Train (TST) is built to bridge that gap – turning strategy into real, sustained behaviour change. If you’re looking to move beyond intention and make change truly stick, this is where to start. Be the […]
Careers Outside the Capital: Where to start looking for your next job
Finance Brokers at Anglo Scottish Reveal the Locations to Rival London For Employability and Quality of Life. In 2025, Londoners’ average rent-to-income ratio was 48%, with the average tenant spending £15,684 on rent – 10% more than in 2024. With the average London house price sitting at £551k, 281k more than the average UK home, it’s not […]
Most organisations aren’t ready for the next decade of disruption. Here’s what the data says.
When Saville Assessment surveyed hundreds of HR decision-makers at large and enterprise organisations across the UK and US, one number stood out: 80% of senior HR leaders do not believe their organisation is fully prepared for the future world of work. The next decade will demand leaders who can navigate AI-driven change, hybrid workforces, shifting […]
Forum Events strengthens HR event reach through strategic partnership with Industry Slice’s Human Times
Forum Events has strengthened its engagement with the HR community this year through a strategic media partnership with The Human Times, the flagship HR News Briefing in the Industry Slice portfolio of business briefings, supporting key events including the HR Summit, Employee Benefits & Rewards Forum and the Training & Development Summit. The partnership has delivered integrated promotion across all three […]
Are you missing your real high-potential talent? The blind spots holding HR back
As organisations navigate rapid transformation, many believe they know who their high-potential (HiPo) talent is. The reality is many are working with an incomplete picture. Talogy’s latest research shows that although performance ratings and manager recommendations remain the most widely used inputs in HiPo decisions, they often provide only a partial view. Past performance indicates how someone […]