HR Zone

2 weeks ago | hrzone.com | Kate Palmer

If you work in HR, unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll know that the . MPs recently backed the Employment Rights Bill after its third reading in the House of Commons and it is now progressing through the House of Lords for further scrutiny. Dubbed ‘the biggest change to workers’ rights in a generation’ by the government, the Employment Rights Bill was first introduced last October, meeting their election pledge to introduce changes within 100 days of coming into office.

1 month ago | hrzone.com | Becky Norman

It’s estimated that 15-20% of people worldwide are neurodivergent, yet many organisations still fail to build neuroinclusion in the workplace. In fact, revealed only half of neurodivergent employees felt their organisation had an ‘open and supportive’ climate for them. To mark Neurodiversity Celebration Week (17th – 23rd March 2025), a global initiative that challenges misconceptions about neurological differences, we examine key considerations for driving neuroinclusion in the workplace.

1 month ago | hrzone.com | Becky Norman

Going from worst to first on Glassdoor may seem like a near-impossible task – but Wurzak Hotel Group did just that. To unearth the full story, we spoke to James Ferguson, the organisation’s Director of Culture, about his approach to this behemoth mission since his appointment in 2023. Watch the full interview below to discover how Wurzak not only became an ‘Employer of Choice’ on Glassdoor, but also went on to win the 2024 Culture Pioneer Awards (Brand category).

1 month ago | hrzone.com | Becky Norman

To mark International Women’s Day 2025, and consider this year’s theme #AccelerateAction, HRZone asked five champions of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) to answer the following:In a period where many organisations are retreating from DEI efforts, how can advocates of gender equity push back against anti-DEI rhetoric and accelerate action in ways that will deliver positive impact?

2 months ago | hrzone.com | Kate Palmer

The Labour WhatsApp scandal caused a media storm last week, as leaked messages sent by health minister Andrew Gwynne to a group chat were revealed. These messages included racist and sexist comments, and expressed hope that a pensioner died before the next election. The closed WhatsApp group chat, named ‘Trigger Me Timbers,’ is believed to have been made up of up to 20 members, including two MPs, more than a dozen Labour councillors and several party officials.