MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING MONTH: Rethinking workplace strategies, from perks to prevention
Workplace wellbeing has traditionally been defined by benefits and initiatives, from EAPs and mindfulness apps to subsidised gym memberships. While valuable, these approaches are increasingly seen as reactive, addressing symptoms rather than underlying causes. Leaders at the HR Summit are shifting focus towards preventative wellbeing strategies, embedding support into the way work is designed, managed and experienced day […]
Most wellbeing strategies aren’t strategies. Here’s what 2026 requires
The typical response to “we don’t have a wellbeing strategy” is to commission a maturity assessment. Score the organisation, identify gaps, recommend actions. It’s useful, but it isn’t a strategy. It’s a diagnostic tool dressed as one, and the sector has been measuring maturity while health outcomes deteriorate. Sickness absence hit a 15-year high in […]
The New Generation of EAP Providers
The Employee Assistance Programme market looks very different today than it did five years ago. A new generation of EAP providers, including Kyan Health, Lyra Health, and Spring Health, is replacing the old phone-and-pamphlet model with platforms that employees actually use. The shift matters. Traditional EAPs average 2–5% utilisation. Employees don’t call a helpline when […]
5 Minutes With… Ali Shalfrooshan, Director of Science Strategy at Talogy
From leadership pipelines to AI, Talogy’s Director of Science Strategy shares how organisations can make smarter, evidence-based talent decisions in an era of constant change… 1. Tell us about Talogy and the role you play in helping organisations make better talent decisions. Talogy helps organisations make better talent decisions by combining psychological science, talent expertise, and […]
HR buyers with active projects want to meet you
The Training & Development Summit is taking place again this year! Following on from the success of last year’s event, we wanted to see if you had considered being a part of it in June? Monday 15th & Tuesday 16th June Radisson Hotel and Conference Centre, London Heathrow Bought to you by Forum Events, this unrivalled event utilises […]
May 2026 is Change 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 May we’ll be focussing on Change 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 a Change Management […]
Legal pitfalls of a toxic workplace environment and the steps HR should take to avoid them
The Employment Rights Act 2025 represents the most sweeping overhaul of UK employment legislation in a generation. Its implications are wide-ranging, touching businesses of every size — from early-stage SMEs to established corporations — and placing considerably greater obligations on employers when it comes to managing and preventing toxic workplace culture. Toxicity in the workplace is rarely […]
The Coaching Blind Spot
Most organizations tell managers to coach but don’t give them the necessary information. That’s the real barrier. Effective coaching requires knowing exactly which skills a direct report currently has and which competencies their next role demands. Without that data, 1:1s default to vague encouragement or pulse checks, not structured development. Research backs this up: only […]
Investment in tomorrow: Developing high-potential talent for leadership success
By Talogy The term “high potential” has been floating around HR circles for years. But what does it really mean? And how can organisations distinguish employees with genuine future leadership potential from those who are simply good at their current jobs? For businesses, answering this has never been more important. Skills shortages, demographic shifts and […]
MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING MONTH: Managing wellbeing in always-on public sector organisations
Hybrid working has become embedded across the UK public sector, offering flexibility for employees and potential efficiency gains for organisations. However, it has also introduced new challenges around workload, boundaries and mental health, particularly in large, complex organisations delivering critical services. HR leaders are increasingly focused on addressing the unintended consequence of hybrid work: the […]