An investor revolt could be building at United Utilities after a shareholder advisory group urged investors to vote against a new pay policy that would hand the company’s top executives hundreds of thousands of pounds in additional fixed remuneration. Institutional…

Employers will be required to consult workers before introducing or reviewing workplace tipping policies under revised statutory guidance published by the government ahead of new rules due to take effect in October 2026. The government has published its response to…

Artificial intelligence, it is clear, is already transforming the workplace. But, left untrammelled to take jobs, is there a risk for HR that, rather than a being positive tool for change, it becomes the defining industrial relations battleground of the…

Embedding AI in your organisation has to be about creating the right experience for your employees not just the technology, a report has argued. In fact, the organisations making the most progress in terms of AI integration are the ones…

The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has urged the Low Pay Commission to halt the narrowing of the gap between the national minimum wage and the national living wage, warning that further increases could make it harder for young people…

Our latest crop of senior HR appointments from June and July includes roles at Kier, Aegon and Halo. Compiled and edited by Zoe Wickens and Adam McCulloch. Jo Hodge, Marshalls Hard landscaping, building and roofing products supplier Marshalls has appointed…

Federal funding could help employers prepare for disruption in the labor market, but the money is often difficult to access, Assistant Labor Secretary Henry Mack told SHRM26 attendees. Source: www.hrdive.com

Tuesday 14 July 2026, 11:00am BST With the new unfair dismissal protections coming into force in January 2027, HR and reward professionals need to understand how the risk landscape has changed. Qualifying periods for ordinary unfair dismissal protection drop from…

The number of employee‑owned businesses receiving tax clearance fell to a four‑year low in Q1 2026, according to data obtained by Price Bailey accountancy firm. Data released by HMRC under the Freedom of Information Act showed that only 90 employee…

With so many headlines about high unemployment, it’s not surprising that employers feel complacent about employees not wanting to leave. But not paying attention to your flight risks could prove difficult once the job market starts to recover, says Bharat…