February 2026 is Talent Management 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 February we’ll be focussing on Talent Management. 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 Talent Management […]
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 […]
TEAM BUILDING MONTH: Skills-based team building in the public sector – Developing capability, not just camaraderie
For much of the public sector, team building has traditionally been viewed as a morale booster rather than a development tool. In 2026, that distinction no longer holds. With continued pressure on budgets, workforce capacity and service delivery, the most effective public sector organisations are reframing team-building activities as practical, skills-based interventions that directly support […]
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 […]
Time is running out to be part of the HR Summit in Manchester next month
There is now limited availability to join us in February at the HR Summit, where top speakers such as Daisy James, Head of Sales at Hussle, will be sharing their experience and knowledge – while top suppliers will be showcasing the sector’s latest and greatest solutions. 11th February | Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport Free attendance – Book […]
Upskill your career with online courses for HR professionals, fully revised & updated for 2026
Did you know we have a wide selection of online courses tailored specifically for the HR sector, enabling you to both amass new skills and improve existing ones in 2026 and beyond? Log in and start learning today! These are specially-curated online courses designed to help you and your team improve expertise and learn new […]
January 2026 is Team Building 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 January we’ll be focussing on Team Building. 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 Team Building […]
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. […]
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT MONTH: How AI technology can enhance (not replace) human connection at work
Employee engagement has now entered a new era. As organisations continue to navigate hybrid work, talent shortages and rising expectations around wellbeing and belonging, HR leaders at the HR Summit are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to understand, support and motivate their workforces. AI is arguably not replacing human connection, it’s strengthening it. The […]