Winter Blues: Adapting your workplace for a healthier, more productive winter
Now that the clocks have gone back, it feels like winter is well and truly here – for better or for worse. With shorter days and less natural daylight, many people find that their energy, mood and focus begin to wane. Mental health issues such as seasonal affective disorder are more common than you might […]
5 Minutes With… Emilie West, Founder of Alchemy Coaching
In the latest instalment of our HR industry executive interview series we speak to Emilie West, Founder of Alchemy Coaching, about meeting the challenge of maintaining employee wellbeing and resilience, the opportunities presented by wellbeing initiatives, findings from her company’s own research and how humans skills with work in tandem with AI and automation… Tell […]
Benefits & Rewards tops the solutions HR Managers need in 2026
Benefits & Rewards, Employee Engagement and Diversity & Inclusion top the list of solutions the UK’s leading HR professionals are currently sourcing for their organisations, according to our latest exclusive research. The findings have been revealed in the lead up to the HR Summit, which takes place on February 11th in Manchester. Delegates registering to […]
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 […]