It’s time to book your place at the Employee Benefits & Rewards Forum
Registration for the 2026 Employee Benefits & Rewards Forum is now open! Explore what’s new in the industry at this highly anticipated event offering you the unrivalled opportunity to meet 1-2-1 with suppliers offering the latest competitive solutions. Date: Tuesday 10th November 2026Venue: Hilton London Canary Wharf Buyers can attend completely free of charge! Your complimentary guest […]
HSE reminds employers of duty to protect home workers as remote working rises
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a reminder to UK employers that home workers must be afforded the same health and safety protections as office-based staff, as remote and hybrid working continues to grow. According to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics, 38% of workers in Great Britain were working […]
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT MONTH: Embedding development into everyday enterprise leadership practice
For many corporate entities, leadership development has traditionally been delivered through intensive programmes, external courses or occasional workshops. While these initiatives can provide valuable insights, they often struggle to create lasting behavioural change once participants return to day-to-day pressures. Organisations attending the HR Summit are increasingly shifting towards coaching-led leadership development models that embed learning […]
The leadership transition gap: How can organisations prepare leaders for what comes next?
By Sally Tanski, Managing Consultant, Talogy Organisations that invest in leadership development report a 25% improvement in business outcomes, according to recent research. This highlights the importance of developing leaders not only for their current roles but also for future progression. As leaders move through different organisational levels, they face new contexts and challenges that […]
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 […]