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WOW26

MHR's World of Work is coming to London

23 September 2026 | Event

WFM

People First Workforce Management brochure

12 January 2026 | Product brochure

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The 2026 British Business Survey

17 March 2026 | Report

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MHR and IronmongeryDirect

IronmongeryDirect case study

IronmongeryDirect saves £17,000 annually by replacing manual processes with a single platform for all their HR, payroll and recruitment needs. 

20 July 2026 | Case study

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The MHR Show: Why L&D strategy needs more than great content

94% of leaders value L&D’s impact. Chloe Bryars and Lauren Zarattini explore why organizations are still struggling to measuring it.

14 July 2026 | Video

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MHR named ‘Best Big Places to Work’ in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026

This nationwide survey recognises MHR as one of the UK’s top employers, dedicated to nurturing talent and continuous employee growth.

22 May 2026 | Press Release, News | 5 min read

AI

AI is one of the most rapidly developing technologies out there. Stay ahead of the curve with the latest news, research and analysis of this game-changing tech.
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20 March 2026 | Telegraph article

How upskilling can empower workers to thrive in the AI revolution

Organisations can overcome current skills gaps with continuous learning programmes, teaching employees to use new technology to its full potential. 
MHR Labs.

21 July 2026 | Blog | 8 min read

MHR Labs: Spotlighting the latest AI trends

MHR’s Research team break down AI developments in 2025 and look ahead to what we can expect in 2026.
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29 April 2026 | Event

Aligning reward, risk & performance: An executive perspective

A private executive dinner hosted by MHR on Wednesday 29th April in the private dining room at Hawksmoor, Canary Wharf,…

Future of Work articles

We've partnered with the Telegraph Media Group to explore the trends, topics and emerging technologies that will shape our future of work.
Rory Sutherland

2 April 2026 | Telegraph article

Rory Sutherland: ‘Business is a game – here’s how to play it’

The behavioural scientist and vice chairman of Ogilvy talks leadership and the power of workplace culture. 
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20 March 2026 | Telegraph article

Dispelling the myth of the hero CEO

We live in the era of the high-profile uber-boss, but organisational success owes more to collaborative structures and collective thinking. 
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20 March 2026 | Telegraph article

How upskilling can empower workers to thrive in the AI revolution

Organisations can overcome current skills gaps with continuous learning programmes, teaching employees to use new technology to its full potential. 

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The Plan Group expands partnership with MHR

18 August 2026 | Press Release, News | 5 min read

The Plan Group expands People First partnership to cut payroll errors

The insurance brokerage has now moved payroll onto People First, meeting compliance requirements and cutting admin for their hybrid team.
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13 August 2026 | Guide | 4 min read

Why payroll accuracy matters: risks and best practices

A complete guide for people and finance leaders to improve payroll accuracy, minimise risks and deliver a better employee experience.
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12 August 2026 | Guide | 3 min read

Improving employee engagement in manufacturing

Discover how employee engagement software for manufacturing teams can improve communication, development, and retention with MHR People First.
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11 August 2026 | Guide

Building the business case for connected workforce development

Learn how to build a business case for workforce development by aligning learning initiatives with business priorities, outcomes, and compliance…
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17 August 2026 | Guide | 3 min read

How to translate your people data into actionable workforce insights

Every HR team generates a wealth of people data, but it will only be valuable if its accessible and understood.
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7 August 2026 | Guide | 3 min read

7 HR best practices for manufacturers in 2026

Discover practical HR best practices for manufacturers in 2026, covering skills, retention, workforce planning, payroll and employee experience.

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