April 2026 is Wellbeing & Mental Health Month on HR Briefing: Make sure your solutions are part of the story!
Each month on HR Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the human resources sector – and in April 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 […]
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT MONTH: Using data insight without losing the human touch in the public sector
Across the public sector, leadership capability has never been under greater scrutiny. Councils, NHS trusts and central government bodies are navigating budget pressure, service reform and workforce transformation, all while being held to high standards of transparency and accountability. Many organisations are turning to data-driven approaches to leadership development. From 360-degree feedback platforms to AI-assisted […]
Majority of UK employees who experience workplace bullying choose not to report it, research finds
New research suggests a significant proportion of UK employees are reluctant to speak up about workplace bullying and harassment, raising concerns for HR leaders ahead of strengthened legal obligations later this year. The Culture Shift survey of more than 1,000 UK employees across all levels and organisation sizes found that 28% had experienced bullying or […]
New research highlights burnout and fragmentation marketing sector
New research has revealed widespread burnout and organisational fragmentation within marketing functions, raising important questions for HR leaders overseeing high-pressure commercial teams. The study, based on insights from 1,000 marketers and technology buyers across the UK and US, paints a picture of a sector operating under significant strain. More than half (53%) of marketers describe […]
Discover how to lead through change at the Training & Development Summit
The Training & Development Summit is taking place in June, where top speakers such as Khairunnisa Mohamedali, Director & Chief Innovation Officer at Smarty Train, will be sharing their experience and knowledge! 15th & 16th June 2026 Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre, London Heathrow Free attendance – Book Now! (Places are limited) Seminar: “How to Lead Through Change” The greatest era of workplace […]
Study warns UK employers are missing billions in skills funding amid AI surge
UK employers are failing to capitalise on billions of pounds in workforce development funding, despite accelerating demand for digital and AI skills, according to new research from digital training specialist The Coders Guild. The whitepaper highlights what it describes as a critical “perception gap” around the Skills Levy (formerly the Apprenticeship Levy), arguing that outdated […]
TALENT MANAGEMENT MONTH: AI in Talent Management – Opportunity, risk and governance for HR leaders
Artificial intelligence has moved ridiculously fast from an experimentation stage to embedded functionality within HR function. AI-driven tools are influencing recruitment shortlisting, performance analysis, skills mapping and workforce planning across both public and private sector organisations. For leaders attending the HR Summit, the question is not whether to use AI in talent management, but how […]
March 2026 is Leadership Development Month on HR Briefing: Make sure your solutions are part of the story!
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 Leadership Development. 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 an Leadership Development […]
TUC warns gender pay gap leaves women effectively working ’47 days for free’
New analysis from the TUC has found that women in the UK effectively work the first 47 days of the year unpaid compared to men, due to the persistent gender pay gap. According to the union body, the current gender pay gap stands at 12.8%, equating to an average shortfall of £2,548 per year for […]
Three in ten UK employees are ‘highly stressed’ in the workplace
Nearly a third (29%) of UK employees are facing high levels of stress at work while nearly four in ten (37%) do not believe that company leaders are taking staff wellbeing seriously, with both findings being well above international levels. That’s according to a global study by Culture Amp, which also reveals that women experience many […]