WFH under scrutiny: What does ‘Proper Work’ mean to Ex-M&S boss?

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Another jab has been made at remote workers; this time from former M&S boss Lord Stuart Rose. To better understand why some leaders desire a full return to the office, we delve into their inner psyche to explore trust and control issues, and nostalgia for the ‘good old days’.

How to create a winning culture at Man Utd

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Over the last 11 years, Man Utd football club has seriously underperformed against its peers and its own expectation. As its about to appoint a new manager, Andrew Loveless outlines how the club might finally create a winning culture (and why the same principles apply to organisational culture).

How can employers navigate the UK riots?

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How should HR and business leaders respond to the escalating UK riots? Andrew Loveless, codirector of Pecan Partnership, shares a series of reflective questions to navigate your response.

From micro-management to empowerment in five steps

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You may intend to empower your employees, but is this a daily reality or does micromanagement slip through the net? Andrew Loveless, Director of Pecan Partnership shares five ways to enable freedom and autonomy at work, everyday.

How to actually develop a learning culture

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The concept has been around for decades but how many organisations are truly learning organisations? By putting learning at the heart of workplace culture we can empower innovation. Here’s how.

Achieving connection: The gold dust of high performance

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Connection is key for organisations; connected employees are engaged and better performing employees. Raising the level of connection with our team members requires re-adjusting our priorities and making impactful changes that can be sustained.

How to know if your culture needs work

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We know that workplace culture has a defining impact on strategy delivery, but how do you know if your culture is hindering performance so much that it needs investment and focus? Is an engagement survey enough to read the signs?