December 2025 is Employee Engagement Month on HR Briefing: Here’s how to get involved!
Each month on HR Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the human resources sector – and in December we’ll be focussing on Employee Engagement. 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 Employee Engagement […]
Empowering performance with Vulki by Akeron
For HR and business leaders, ensuring fair, motivating, and data-driven reward programs is key to driving sustainable growth. Yet, traditional systems often make it difficult to see the full picture from performance targets to incentive payouts. Vulki by Akeron changes that. It’s an intelligent Sales Performance Management platform that brings together territory and quota planning, MBO tracking, and incentive […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: RedSky Leadership Development – Inspiring Leaders, Transforming Cultures
At RedSky Leadership Development, we believe leadership isn’t reserved for the select few. We’ve spent over 21 years helping people step into their full leadership potential. Our mission is to demystify leadership and make it accessible, practical and most of all transformational at every level of your organisation. We offer a full suite of leadership […]
SUCCESSION PLANNING MONTH: From Static Plans to Living Frameworks – Making succession planning agile in 2026
With workforce mobility, hybrid work, and digital transformation accelerating at unprecedented rates, the most resilient organisations are moving toward agile succession frameworks: dynamic systems that evolve in real time alongside business strategy… Why Traditional Succession Planning Falls Short For many organisations, traditional succession planning has focused narrowly on replacing senior leaders. These plans often fail […]
Looking to support your employees’ financial wellbeing in 2026? Free 14-day MoneyFit trial
Financial stress among staff is no longer a peripheral issue; it impacts employee wellbeing, performance and retention. Recent research from MoneyFit shows that 73% of employees who completed the MoneyFit quiz currently report feeling highly stressed or overwhelmed about their finances. This figure underscores what external research has repeatedly highlighted: at least three-quarters of UK workers say […]
The CPD Expo 12-13 November 2025 – Register today!
Whether you’re just launching your professional journey or setting out to build a high-performing team, the right opportunities can be game-changing—especially when they connect you with the people and insights shaping the future of the industry. Join us at The CPD Expo on 12th-13th November at Excel London. Tickets are completely free! Register Now
EXECUTIVE COACHING MONTH: AI Meets EQ – The role of technology in supporting executive coaching programmes
Executive coaching has long been grounded in trust, empathy, and reflection: qualities that no algorithm can replicate. Yet as leadership challenges grow more complex, many organisations are turning to AI-driven tools and digital platforms to enhance the coaching experience, not replace it. The most forward-thinking HR leaders are finding that when artificial intelligence meets emotional […]
The latest Employee Benefits Market Update (UK)
According to the latest employee benefits market insight report from benefits experts, Mercer Marsh Benefits (MMB), the UK employee health and benefits market remains highly dynamic. The current employee benefits market landscape continues to be influenced by increasing health risks, rising costs linked to sickness absence, tightening regulatory requirements, and tighter budget constraints. Below is an overview […]
The hidden cost of firefighting managers and how to stop the cycle
By Colin Hughes, Founder of CHughes Coaching I’ve lost count of how many managers I’ve spoken to who describe their week as “90% firefighting.” They’re constantly reacting – to blockers, people issues, shifting priorities – yet rarely have time to lead. On the surface, the team delivers. But beneath it? Stress, disengagement, and quiet resignation. I […]
Delegate registration now open for our January HR Summit in Manchester
Registration is now open for the HR Summit, taking place on 11th February 2026 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Manchester Airport – but hurry as demand is extremely high! This focused event brings together HR professionals and leading solution providers for a day of targeted one-to-one meetings, networking, and collaboration. As an invitation-only event, attendance is carefully […]