April 2025 is Wellbeing & Mental Health Month on HR Briefing: Here’s how to get involved!
Each month on HR Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the human resources sector – and in March we’ll be focussing on Wellbeing & Mental Health. It’s all part of our new ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help HR industry professionals find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re a […]
WEBINAR: Optimising salary sacrifice schemes to help offset National Insurance contributions (NICs) increases
Salary sacrifice schemes, also known as salary exchange, allow employees to receive part of their pay as non-cash benefits, making employee benefits more affordable. With the average cost of employing someone set to rise by £900 annually due to national insurance increases, these schemes – covering items like bikes, childcare vouchers, pensions, and holiday buy – […]
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT MONTH: From soft skills to data points, the keys to customised pathways
As businesses face what’s shaping up to be a tricky 2025, developing strong leadership from within will be a key priority. With middle managers playing a crucial role in driving team performance, shaping workplace culture, and ensuring strategic execution, organisations are investing in leadership development programs to prepare them for senior roles. By equipping middle managers with the right skills, digital […]
REVEALED: The best places to live and work in South East England
The UK job market is incredibly competitive – and it’s expected to get worse before it gets better. It was revealed in January 2025 that permanent job vacancies have declined at their fastest pace for four years, amid febrile markets and a lack of confidence in the economy. What’s more, house prices have risen monthly for the past five […]
A Day in the Life: Raising representation for women in the painting and decorating industry
The painting and decorating industry is undoubtedly dominated by men. According to recent statistics, only around 4% of the sector is made up of women, which can be discouraging for young women who may otherwise have considered a career in painting and decorating. However, recent customer demand for female painters and decorators may be driving a […]
Registration is now open for September’s HR Summit in London
The HR Summit is a focused HR event that brings those working in the HR Industry together with leading solution providers, for focused one-to-one meetings. It is an invitation only event, ensuring that the attendees are specifically targeted to benefit from the Summit. 24th September 2025 | Hilton, London Canary Wharf Buyers can attend for completely free! […]
5 Minutes With… Matt Hatcher, Business Development Director at Hussle
In the latest instalment of our HR industry executive interview series we spoke to Matt Hatcher, Hussle’s Director of Business Development, about how employers are managing rising costs, the potential of people-centric employee benefits, striking a balance between financial sustainability and employee satisfaction, and how Generative AI is transforming HR processes… Tell us about your […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Westfield Health’s on-site Health & Lifestyle Screenings
What are Health & Lifestyle Screenings? Health screenings are a great way to better understand your employees’ health and wellbeing. Westfield Health offer a variety of health screening programmes to suit businesses of all sizes, from 10-minute MOT checks to 20-minute lifestyle screenings. These help to support companies and their people to take a proactive […]
Majority of employers believe how they support staff plays a big role in recruitment and retention
How employers support the health and wellbeing of employees will play a crucial role in the recruitment and retention strategy of 61% of organisations over the next 12 months. That’s according to research from Towergate Employee Benefits, which says the ‘Great Stay’, which became infamous in 2024 when disengaged employees lacked the incentive to change jobs, is […]
TALENT MANAGEMENT MONTH: How to choose a partner aligned with your long-term strategies
As talent acquisition, development, and retention become increasingly complex, HR professionals must invest in the right talent management solutions to stay competitive. With AI-driven HR platforms, data analytics, and personalised employee development tools reshaping the landscape, selecting the right talent management partner is crucial for building a resilient and high-performing workforce. Here we outline key considerations for HR leaders when […]
