HR & Talent Management
Chief Learning Officer Symposium 2025: Building Strong Foundations for the Future of Learning Summary The 21st annual Chief Learning Officer Symposium convened senior L&D leaders to examine how to build resilient learning ecosystems that endure in an AI-driven world. The Day 1 programme, themed “Building Resilient Learning Ecosystems: Foundations & Frameworks for a Sustainable Future”, […]
‘Bossware’: How workplace surveillance harms wellbeing and productivity Summary This article examines the rise of so‑called “bossware” — workplace surveillance systems used by roughly a third of UK firms according to the Chartered Management Institute — and how such monitoring undermines employee wellbeing and meaningful productivity. It outlines common boardroom rationales for surveillance (security, productivity […]
People management in the AI era: why purposeful enquiry is the new power skill for empathy, well-being and harnessing AI Summary Workplace wellbeing is deteriorating: mental ill health is now the leading cause of long-term absence and engagement is falling. At the same time, AI is taking over many data-driven and routine managerial tasks, changing […]
£31.1 billion in lost pensions — guidance for employees on tracking and consolidation Summary The original page returned a 403 Forbidden error so the full article couldn’t be loaded directly. Based on the URL and typical coverage of this topic, the piece addresses an estimated £31.1bn of unclaimed or lost pension pots in the UK […]
Peer-to-Peer Accountability: A CEO’s Greatest Asset Summary In a world of rapid change and rising complexity, the article argues that organisational performance now depends less on single leaders and more on how well teams hold one another accountable. Peer-to-peer accountability — where colleagues hold each other to commitments — converts accountability from a top-down obligation […]
Employers urged to prepare staff for upcoming changes to Inheritance Tax on pensions that could trigger an 87% tax charge Summary From 6 April 2027, unused defined contribution (DC) pensions will be included in an individual’s estate for Inheritance Tax (IHT) purposes. That means pension pots left unspent when someone dies could be taxed at […]
Most Private Companies Now Use LTIs—Here’s How To Get Yours Right Summary Recent Chief Executive Group research shows formal long-term incentive plans (LTIPs) are now in place at a majority of private U.S. companies with $100m+ revenue, rising to nearly 80% for firms with $1bn+. The article explains why LTIs have spread—particularly in private equity […]
Labour’s employment law changes: What do HR leaders need to know? Summary Labour plans major changes to UK employment law over the next 18 months — the most significant reforms since the Employment Rights Act 1996. Key proposals include unfair dismissal rights from day one, a ban on fire & rehire, statutory sick pay from […]
Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan’s first female prime minister after decisive Lower House win Summary On 21 October 2025, Japan’s Lower House elected Sanae Takaichi as the nation’s 104th Prime Minister, making her the first woman to hold the office. Takaichi, leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), won 237 votes versus 149 for opposition […]
The Board’s Role in CEO and Director Compensation Summary This CAP analysis of the 110 largest S&P 500 companies (top 10 by market cap in each GICS sector) examines who approves CEO pay and who oversees non-employee director compensation. Practices vary: 26% of companies require full-board approval for CEO pay, 72% vest final approval in […]
