Sector companies are seeking to show that time saved on one-off tasks can translate into real-world business value
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Employers grapple with what makes a desirable workplace
Job candidates cite pay as a priority but the highest-ranked companies also seek to offer a sense of purpose
Legal AI is reaching deep into the workplace
Technology allows companies to automate the drafting of many contracts rather than relying on lawyers
What can US workers expect from Trump’s second term
New administration expected to largely favour employers over the rank and file on issues such as remote work
Is your boss talking too much? AI can tell them
New tools will flag when someone is dominating a meeting
How to run a five-generation workforce
Focusing on what unites us is key to getting past the challenges of having workers aged 18-80
Bosses regain the upper hand in hiring
Balance of power in job markets is shifting back to employers
The new normal of office life
As working from home persists, companies are rethinking the role of office space
The difficulty of dealing with death in the workplace
Most companies have succession plans for senior staff but few prepare for the emotional fallout of losing a colleague
Employment law is a minefield for bosses and workers
The backlog of cases at tribunals, often seeking compensation for minor slights, serves no one except the lawyers
Millions of workers are caught in a ‘non-compete’ trap
Widespread use of restrictions to prevent staff moving to a rival prompts backlash
How to save HR from itself
Human resources professionals are uniquely maligned. But it doesn’t have to be this way
Workplace friendships should be encouraged not policed
The importance of friendship bonds between colleagues has increased since the rise in hybrid working
Why internet slang is a riddle for bosses
Being out of touch about new words can pose problems in the workplace
Are workplace romances a savvy investment?
Mistletoe encounters at the staff party are rarely encouraged — but they might pay off