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MHR launches updated People First platform to provide leaders and employees with control in an evolving workplace

24 September 2026 | Press Release, News | 5 min read

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People First brochure

23 September 2026 | Product brochure

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The 2026 British Business Survey

17 March 2026 | Report

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Keith Day, Reward and HR Information Systems Manager

Zoological Society of London case study

Zoological Society of London are building on 10 years of partnership to shape HR and payroll with People First.

26 August 2026 | Case study

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The payroll paradox: 2026-27 payroll research report

Discover the challenges and opportunities shaping payroll, based on exclusive insights from 250 UK and Ireland payroll professionals.

4 September 2026 | Report

Kerry Crewe is promoted to Chief Product Officer at MHR

MHR appoints Chief Product Officer to accelerate customer-focused innovation

Kerry Crewe has spent 27 years across several roles at MHR, and will drive innovation and integration in our products.

14 September 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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9 February 2026 | Telegraph article

How leaders can future-proof their businesses

MHR’s British Business Survey reveals forensic, data-driven insights into the most pressing challenges organisations will face in the future. 
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4 February 2026 | Video

The MHR Show: The making of new tech: behind the scenes with our CTO Andrew Watson

Ever wondered how MHR develops new technology? Hear from our CTO on the innovations and processes behind developing our platform. 
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2 December 2025 | Video

AI in People First

It's the same People First you know and love. We just made it smarter. Get the latest updates on how…

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.
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27 February 2026 | Telegraph article

Why you need a changemaker in your business

In a world of innovative technological advancements, changemakers are becoming increasingly more important to long-term business success. 
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9 February 2026 | Telegraph article

How leaders can future-proof their businesses

MHR’s British Business Survey reveals forensic, data-driven insights into the most pressing challenges organisations will face in the future. 
Darren Worsnop and Alison Scott.

22 December 2025 | Telegraph article

How tech is helping Leeds Trinity University put people first

How the university’s leaders are combining empathy with cutting-edge HR tools to help employees achieve their potential. 

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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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7 August 2026 | Guide | 3 min read

5 HR challenges in manufacturing and how to solve them

Explore the top HR challenges manufacturers are facing in 2026, from skills shortages to workforce planning, and how MHR’s People…
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5 August 2026 | Case study

City of Bristol College case study

How City of Bristol College boosted appraisal completion rates to 98% and maximised their iTrent investment.
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11 August 2026 | Blog | 8 min read

MHR Labs: Managing AI credibility, creativity and cost

As AI become more useful in our everyday life, the technology is raising new questions about originality, trust and cost.
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7 August 2026 | Guide | 3 min read

How to improve HR data quality

Whether you're planning your workforce, managing compliance or reporting performance, poor quality data can undermine your confidence in every decision.

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