July 2026 is Absence 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 July we’ll be focussing on Absence 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 Absence Management […]
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. […]
Buyers Guide: Choosing the right Employee Engagement platform
Employee engagement remains one of the most important factors influencing productivity, retention, wellbeing and organisational performance. However, as workplaces become increasingly hybrid, distributed and digitally connected, many traditional approaches to measuring and improving engagement are proving insufficient… Annual surveys and periodic feedback exercises are being replaced by more continuous, data-driven approaches that provide organisations with […]
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 […]
One in three parents leave jobs over lack of flexible working, TUC warns
A lack of flexible working opportunities is forcing many parents out of the workforce and limiting access to new roles, according to new research from the Trades Union Congress (TUC). The findings, published following the Government’s consultation on flexible working reforms under the Employment Rights Act, reveal that a third (33%) of parents with children […]
MARKET DATA: Leadership Development tops list of in-demand L&D solutions
Leadership Development, E-Learning and Talent Management top the list of solutions the UK’s leading HR and learning & development professionals are sourcing for their projects in 2026, according to our exclusive research. The findings have been revealed in the lead up to the Training & Development Summit, which takes place on June 15th & 16th. […]
Now’s the time to secure your place at September’s HR Summit
The HR Summit provides the best event experience for professionals who are looking to explore a diverse range of HR solutions and connect with people in a highly focused and intimate environment. Monday 17th September 2026 Radisson Blu Hotel, Stansted Airport I can attend – Book my spot What’s included: ✔ An itinerary, designed by you, of 1-2-1 […]
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 […]