Long reads

From advancement to automation, our biggest ever survey of HR professionals is full of surprises

The annual appraisal is over, but if bosses aren't having regular conversations, has anything really changed?

WhatsApp, Slack and their ilk are powerful ways to collaborate. But businesses rarely understand the legal and reputational risks involved

The number of people working while ill has tripled since 2010 – and managers must be equipped with the emotional intelligence to cope, says the CIPD

Universally disliked, but here to stay – there are still ways to inject new life into your meetings

Drastic restrictions mean Tier 2 visas have been oversubscribed for months – but employers can do much to improve their odds

Their work has influenced HR and business alike – now you can get to grips with their key messages without hitting the books

From The Hunger Games to herding ducks, People Management offers you a carefully curated list of the more unexpected staff bonding exercises