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Should we give employees the right to switch off?
Professor Sir Cary Cooper • 

Should we give employees the right to switch off?

This guest post, by former CIPD president Professor Sir Cary Cooper, highlights some of the problems with sending emails or messages outside of working hours.

Compensation
My employer hasn't paid me - what should I do?
Bharat Jain • 

My employer hasn’t paid me – what should I do?

The horror of checking your bank account only to find out you haven’t been paid – it can be shocking! Today, we look at some of the next steps you can take.

Data-driven HR:
Abbi Melville • 

Data-driven HR: How modern HR software transforms human resources analytics

Organisations are increasingly recognising the value of data-driven decision-making. And HR is no exception! Here’s how HR software transforms HR analytics.

7 best employee handbook examples and what we love about them.
Abbi Melville • 

7 best employee handbook examples and what we love about them.

Your employee handbook doesn’t need to be stuffed with formal, long-winded policies. It can have personality! Here are seven great examples to inspire you.

On-boarding: expectations versus reality
John Crowley • 

On-boarding: expectations versus reality

New hires leaving in the first 45 days? Good on-boarding requires a buddy system, an engaged line manager, and a structured time-phased job training programme.

What Is a transparent pay policy, and should you make the shift?
Petru Tinca • 

What Is a transparent pay policy, and should you make the shift?

Having a transparent pay policy has its benefits, and doesn’t have to mean publishing the salaries of all people you hire – we explore further in this article.

How to increase user uptake of your new HR software
Abbi Melville • 

How to increase user uptake of your new HR software

Getting your people to use your new HR software is a challenge. But don’t worry – these five helpful tips will help you increase uptake of your new HR system.

5 types of remote working models explained and evaluated
Abbi Melville • 

5 types of remote working models explained and evaluated 

Explore 5 remote working models, ranging from fully remote to office-based, that help organiations find their ideal balance in a post-pandemic world.

Can pubs and restaurants really offer flexible working?
Bharat Jain • 

Can pubs and restaurants really offer flexible working?

Discover how the hospitality industry is adapting to the demand for flexible working – including examples from Youngs, Rick Stein and McDonald’s.

Is it OK for an employee to have two jobs?
Bharat Jain • 

Is it OK for an employee to have two jobs?

1 in 10 UK employees are considering a second job in 2023 to make ends meet. It’s not illegal, but it can lead to burnout. Just how supportive should HR be?