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Strategic HR

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  • Type:
    Editor's choice

    Coming soon

    Updated to promote upcoming chapters for our newest International guides.

  • Date:
    9 July 2025
    Type:
    Commentary and insights

    On your radar

    Updated with information on the ban on non-disclosure agreements around harassment and discrimination, and the extension of bereavement leave for pregnancy loss before 24 weeks.

  • Date:
    4 July 2025
    Type:
    Commentary and insights

    Flexible working - the new default position for all? Key roundtable takeaways

    While many employers acknowledge that flexible working already is the new default way of working, in line with the Government's ambitions for the modern workforce, creating arrangements that meet the needs of both businesses and employees remains a challenge.

  • Date:
    1 July 2025
    Type:
    News

    Fall in entry-level jobs linked to rise of AI tools

    The UK jobs market continued its cautious recovery in May, with annual vacancy growth and rising wages offering signs of resilience despite a modest monthly decline in job postings.

  • Date:
    27 June 2025
    Type:
    Podcasts and webinars

    Podcast: Essential talent-retention strategies - from secondments to talent pathways

    Join us on the podcast as Jeya Thiruchelvam, Internal Communications and Engagement Lead at Brightmine, shares powerful insights on how organisations can truly harness the full potential of their people.

  • Date:
    19 June 2025
    Type:
    Survey analysis

    Recruitment and workforce planning research 2025

    Workforce planning is essential for ensuring that an organisation has the right talent and capabilities to ensure long-term workforce sustainability. In this report, you are able to benchmark your organisation against key recruitment metrics, understand how other organisations are dealing with hiring challenges, and get insights into priorities for workforce planning in 2025.

  • Date:
    13 June 2025
    Type:
    Commentary and insights

    AI fundamentals: Workforce planning, predictive analytics and ethical AI implementation

    AI-powered HR tools are revolutionising workforce planning, enabling organisations to predict talent needs, optimise resource allocation and drive strategic decision-making. But as AI becomes increasingly embedded in HR processes, concerns around ethics, transparency and bias must be addressed, says Tessa Hilson-Greener.

  • Date:
    22 May 2025
    Type:
    Podcasts and webinars

    Webinar series: AI in HR

    Two-part AI in HR webinar series, where we explore how HR professionals harness AI while ensuring ethical and compliant use.

  • Type:
    Leading practice guides

    Supporting non-binary and transgender employees: Terminology

    As a result of the Supreme Court's For Women Scotland decision, updated to refine the definition of "sex" for the purposes of the Equality Act 2010.

  • Type:
    Editor's choice

    Leading practice guides: The complete list

    Updated to reflect our complete list of leading practice guides. These guides provide strategic guidance on people management issues, so HR leaders can help their organisation be in the best place to meet its business goals.

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Leading practice guides: The complete list

Our leading practice guides provide strategic guidance on people management issues, so HR leaders can help their organisation be in the best place to meet its business goals. See a full list of our guides here.

Strategic HR: key resources