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By Dr Amanda Potter CEO BeTalent by Zircon and Chief Psychology Officer At the recent 2026 HR in Travel conference, we explored a simple truth. We all have great intentions, but when it matters most, few of us prioritise our health and wellbeing at work. The travel industry, in particular, has experienced an extraordinary level of disruption in recent years. From the pandemic to ongoing geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty and shifting customer expectations, leaders an

Written by Claire Steiner This year is not a gentle tweak-around-the-edges year. It’s one of the most significant shifts in UK employment law we’ve seen in a long time and it’s going to affect policies, payroll, manager capability, employee relations… and yes, your inbox. The good news? None of this is unmanageable. The challenge?  It is wide-ranging. And the risk isn’t in the changes themselves - it’s in being caught off guard. Here’s my take on what matters most, and what

A week has passed since the 2025 Budget. The dust has settled, the likelihood of U-turns feels slim, and while this wasn’t the business-boosting, confidence-lifting budget many in travel were hoping for, we now at least have clarity to plan ahead.   For HR professionals in the travel industry, three measures announced by Rachel Reeves stand out: A £2,000 annual cap on tax-free pension savings via salary exchange Rises to the National Living Wage and Minimum Wage Fully funded

Jane Sunley, Co-founder, Hendrick & Hyde Every year, as December approaches, the same question comes up: how to celebrate together at work without it ending in embarrassment, exclusion, or an HR nightmare? The festive season can provide a wonderful opportunity for connection and morale. However, it can also highlight the fault lines in culture, inclusion and leadership. A Christmas event tells you far more about how an organisation really behaves than any strategy document ev

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Travel Trends Our latest insights -thanks to Jo Harley , one of Founding Team at HR in Travel, Co-Founder at Best Workplaces in Travel ,...

Guest Blog - thanks to Jane Sunley, best-selling business author and co-founder of culture and engagement specialists, Hendrick & Hyde...