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Introduction 2018 Contents

The modern UK workplace is changing as it matches up to 4 Overview
constantly developing technology, artifi cial intelligence and 5 Work with me
raised employee expectations. In this supplement we look at
how businesses are keeping their employees happy, healthy and 6 Social mobility:
from ground oor
productive, by introducing fl exible working practices, improving to glass ceiling?
diversity and striking a balance between “pleasure and purpose”. 8 Giving back: the
As one senior policy adviser in employee relations says, HR best way forward
departments have to pay attention to every factor that touches 11 AI: the rise of the
the employee experience, “including good management, dignity, robo-recruiters
inclusion, relationships and people’s health”. We hear how
employers are addressing the issue of mental health. “We wouldn’t 13 What it takes to
be a Top Employer
ignore a broken leg so we shouldn’t be ignoring mental wellbeing
either,” says one head of HR. We also explore HR’s role in social 14 Certi ed employers
list 2018
mobility, and how employers are trying to improve progression
and ensure equal pay across social divides. Sarah Jewell 16 Opening up to
mental health

18 The appraisal
is dead; long live
the catchup

19 Metrics: how to
follow your leader

20 Putting safety rst
will bring rewards

23 Happiness: get that
mojo working
24 Company cultures

26 HR strategies:
your happiness
is our business

Editor
Sarah Jewell
Production editor
Sam Noble
Designer
Sian Everett
Picture editor
Lucy Johnston

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