HR Opinion

The UK government’s move to introduce day one paternity leave is, on the surface, a positive step as any progress in this space matters. For too long, access to paternity leave has been limited, and removing the qualifying period means that change is happening. But when you look a little closer, the reality is more complicated.

Professor Sir Cary Cooper, ALLIANCE Manchester Business School surveys the potential impact of AI and asks if it will fulfil its promise.

Dr Naeema Pasha, owner of Futura Careers and Founder of the World of Work Institute, Henley Business School on why the "career ladder" is dead, and why the future belongs to those who build a relationship with uncertainty.

Colin Minto, Chief of Staff, Cognisess believes that in 2026, the Best Talent Strategy Is the One That Starts From Within.

Marie-Claire Dwek, CEO, Newmark Security believes handling security correctly makes for a fairer workplace.

Sue Turner, Founding Director of AIGovernance.co.uk charts the rise and importance of Responsible AI professionals.

People don’t quit jobs, says Jo Major, Founder, Diversity in Recruitment, they quit cultures that drain them.

Professor Sir Cary Cooper, ALLIANCE Manchester Business School, University of Manchester says boosting retention isn’t complicated, but it does need attention.

Dr Naeema Pasha, Visiting Fellow, World of Work Institute, Henley Business School reflects on the World of Work Institutes’ recent conference.

Albert Einstein once wrote: “I fear the day that technology will surpass our human interaction the world will have a generation of idiots.” This fear is now a reality, particularly with the introduction of AI.