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Working longer: the real impact of the rising state pension age

By Dr Kathy Hartley, Interim Subject Head, Human Resource Management Group: Recent headlines highlighting the increase in state pension age to 67 years, phased in over the next couple of years, had been expected. However, with further increases already under review, questions remain about the longer-term impact for workers and employers. 

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Five HR predictions for 2026 

Rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), shifting workforce expectations and tighter regulation are reshaping the human resources (HR) landscape.   Here, Dr Jonathan Lord outlines five trends he expects to influence HR practice in 2026 and beyond.