Disability Pay Gap: the majority (83%) of employers want mandatory disability pay gaps - 10% disagree with such mandates while 7% are undecided. Also, this week, More than half of executives identify as neurodivergent. And does working from home lower sickness absence?

Younger line managers (aged 18-24) are more confident in handling sensitive and important topics such as Religion (82%), Race (78%), Harassment (75%), Neurodiversity (72%) and Gender Identity (71%) than older line managers. Also, apprenticeships are important for social mobility, yet, HRs aren’t using them. And career changes due to the cost of living crisis.

Just 16% of HRs understand what psychological safety really is & how to implement it effectively - yet, the majority (80%) of HRs think there will be a heavier focus on it in the future. Also, salary transparency is crucial in closing the gender pay gap, but only half (50%) of businesses are participating. And are work friends the key to employers' retention efforts?

The majority (87%) of parents working from home are balancing caring for their children while working - most (85%) parents also have to work in the same room as their children. Also, here are two new definitions of presenteeism to help organisations understand it better. And performance check-ins are key to retaining Gen Z employees.

'Mental health washing': over three-quarters (79%) of UK employees don’t trust their employers when discussing or promoting mental health and wellbeing policies. Also, the majority (86%) of Black and nearly two-thirds (63%) of LGBTQ+ are uncomfortable at work. And is psychological safety the key to improving productivity?

Giving a great journalist interview isn’t straightforward, especially if it’s new to you.

In this article, Karen Kay, founder and director of Shoot the Messenger shares some great tips and very helpful anecdotes on how to help HR brand spokespeople become more confident interviewees and gain better coverage in the HR media.