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Resources Get the latest insights into a whole new world of work. From HR to finance, this is your one-stop-shop for research, analysis and news. 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 People First brochure 23 September 2026 | Product brochure The HR Directors Club 2026 17 November 2026 | Event Trending topics Autumn Budget 2026: What it means for Employers and Businesses The Budget is out. Join Andrew Fowler and James Manning as they break down today's key announcements and what they… 28 October 2026 | Video What HR metrics should you be measuring? Discover the key HR metrics every organisation should track, including essential formulas, practical examples and guidance on turning workforce data… 19 October 2026 | Guide | 13 min read The blueprint for turning good leaders into great ones How can leaders develop the skills they need to go to the next level? Anton Roe and Harriet Molyneaux discuss. 9 October 2026 | Telegraph article Search Knowledge Hub 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. 28 August 2025 | Video Simplifying and automating ways of working Senior Product Manager Yuan Deng shares how automation and AI in People First can simplify your world of work. Plus,… 23 March 2026 | Blog | 4 min read AI in HR Curious how AI is reshaping HR this year and beyond? Let’s dive in. 21 July 2026 | Blog | 4 min read How AI will free HR to give more time to employee experience In this interview by the Telegraph, see how AI will enable greater human interaction, and how forward-thinking organisations like LSE… Pagination Load more 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. 31 August 2025 | Telegraph article How AI will free LSE’s HR team to give more time to employee experience The rise of AI will enable greater human interaction, says the London School of Economics’ human resources director. 30 June 2025 | Telegraph article How this insurance firm are building a happy workplace Susie Wilson, head of HR at The Plan Group, shares how to build a happy workforce – and why it’s… 31 May 2025 | Telegraph article ‘We’ve got to nurture each other’ The CEO and vice principal of Inspire Education Group share their perspectives on why workplace wellbeing is a non-negotiable. Pagination Load more Browse the latest resources Resource Topic All topics AI Data analytics Finance HR Learning News Payroll 30 July 2026 | Blog | 2 min read 10 ways to reduce HR admin burden and simplify HR processes Discover 10 practical ways to reduce HR manual processes, improve accuracy, strengthen compliance, and create a better employee experience. 29 July 2026 | Case study West College Scotland case study How one multi-campus college transformed their HR and payroll processes with automation, self-service and real-time workforce analytics. 21 October 2026 | Blog | 4 min read HR document management: What it is and why it matters In this guide, we explore what HR document management actually means, why it matters, and how organisations already using iTrent… 22 July 2026 | Blog | 6 min read The hidden cost of document chaos Inefficiant document management costs time, increases risk and creates unnecessary complexity. MHR can help. 20 July 2026 | Case study IronmongeryDirect case study IronmongeryDirect saves £17,000 annually by replacing manual processes with a single platform for all their HR, payroll and recruitment needs. 17 July 2026 | Telegraph article Why putting AI before people could prove costly for businesses As fears grow around automation in the workplace, entrepreneur Sonya Barlow explains why it will struggle to replace human-first leadership. Pagination Load more Explore other topics HR Payroll Finance AI Learning Data analytics World of Work webinars News Future of Work