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What salary should you pay to make employees happy?
We look at how salaries impact happiness and mental health – and whether there is an actual price tag that will make employees happy.

Is Jobcentre recruitment a complete waste of time?
The Jobcentre offers a free recruitment service for UK employers. But according to recruitment expert Mahasen Gunawardena, Jobcentre recruitment is often a waste of time. In this interview, Mahasen explains why – and what you can do about it.

Why conduct a return to work interview
Some people think a return to work interview is just an unnecessary extra step. But while it is not a legal requirement, it can help you reduce absence, increase attendance, and understand your employees better. Here’s why return to work interviews are worth considering.

Are all HR professionals incompetent?
A lot of employees believe HR professionals are incompetent. Many say that their HR team is untrained and uneducated, and lacks the knowledge to get their job done. This article explores the question of whether incompetence really is a key trait of the HR profession.

How an after hours email policy might work in practice
Experts like Professor Sir Cary Cooper say that we should not send emails after hours. But is an after hours email policy realistic? Or is it too challenging to implement and enforce?

Stop sending emails after hours
You wouldn’t stuff letters through an employee’s door in the middle of the night. So why is it acceptable to send them an email? Professor Sir Cary Cooper explores this idea further on the People HR blog.