People Management

People Management (PM) stands as the leading human resources magazine in the UK, boasting an average circulation of 134,853 as of 2015. It serves as the official publication for the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and is produced by Haymarket Media Group.

National, Trade/B2B

English

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#305765

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#17997

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#800

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Tax hikes put a third of hospitality firms at risk, study finds - can HR stop the sector from crumbling?

3 days ago | peoplemanagement.co.uk | Islam Soliman

A third of pubs, bars, restaurants and hotels across the UK are now operating at a loss and facing potential closure, following a wave of tax increases that hit the sector in April. An industry survey conducted by UKHospitality, the British Beer & Pub Association, the British Institute of Innkeeping and Hospitality Ulster, which was carried out last month, revealed that employer costs surged by £3.4bn in just one quarter – the steepest rise the sector has seen in recent years.
Fear of legal repercussions prevents HR contacting staff on sick leave, warns Sir Charlie Mayfield - but are their concerns justified?

5 days ago | peoplemanagement.co.uk | Isabel L. Jackson

Sick and disabled employees need greater health support in the workplace, Sir Charlie Mayfield has commented. Speaking to the Financial Times, the former John Lewis Partnership chair and Keep Britain Working review lead said HR managers will often be told not to contact employees on sick leave because of fears of being accused of bullying and/or facing tribunal claims. “They would do anything to avoid that,” he added.
IT professional who worked from home to oversee gardening was constructively unfairly dismissed, tribunal rules

6 days ago | peoplemanagement.co.uk | Islam Soliman

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‘On the cusp of burnout’: flexible working leads mothers to take on greater share of childcare tasks, study finds

1 week ago | peoplemanagement.co.uk | Isabel L. Jackson

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One in 10 graduates pivot careers over fears of AI job disruption, survey finds

1 week ago | peoplemanagement.co.uk | Freddie Clemo

Around one in 10 (11 per cent) graduates have changed their career directions because of fears AI could eventually make their job obsolete, a survey has revealed. The Prospects at Jisc Early Careers Survey 2025, based on 4,072 respondents, found those who adjusted their plans because of AI were more likely to report feeling negative or very negative about their current career prospects (29 per cent) compared with those who did not alter their plans (17 per cent).
Worker who resigned after being replaced while off sick with breast cancer wins £1.2m at tribunal

1 week ago | peoplemanagement.co.uk | Islam Soliman

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Organisations rebrand EDI as ‘culture’ amid political controversy - but could this erode progress?

1 week ago | peoplemanagement.co.uk | Freddie Clemo

Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) policies have been under fire politically for some time now, with figures such as Donald Trump and Nigel Farage vowing to scrap them. Major companies including Amazon, Google and Meta have moved away from their EDI commitments.
Government's £3bn apprenticeship overhaul could have ‘unintended consequences’, experts warn

1 week ago | peoplemanagement.co.uk | Mahalia Mayne

The UK government has unveiled a sweeping £3bn overhaul of apprenticeship funding, aimed at increasing possibilities for young people and reducing skills shortages. From January 2026, employers will only be able to use apprenticeship levy funds to support level 7 (master’s level) for existing apprentices and those aged 16-21, under reforms announced yesterday (27 May).
Bright Horizons’ Janine Leightley: ‘We want our workplace sense of belonging to be world class’

1 week ago | peoplemanagement.co.uk | Abbie Dawson

Q: You recently became the first early years provider to become a CIPD people development partner – what was the process to achieving that? A: It was a great process and it was something that, as soon as we spoke to the CIPD about, we absolutely wanted to be part of.
Exclusive: Seven in 10 women experience imposter syndrome at work, research finds

1 week ago | peoplemanagement.co.uk | Isabel L. Jackson

Seven in 10 (70 per cent) women have had feelings of imposter syndrome at some point in their careers, compared with just 58 per cent of men, exclusive research by Hays has found. The survey of more than 8,000 employees revealed that 64 per cent of all respondents had struggled with imposter syndrome at work, defined as feelings of self doubt and insecurity, with a quarter (25 per cent) experiencing these emotions often.