Performance reviews just got smarter: AI’s role in HR’s toughest process
What if your most dreaded HR process could become your most powerful? Bruce Walcroft from Betterworks reveals how AI transforms performance reviews by synthesising complex data, creating psychological safety, and delivering personalised coaching – turning annual anxiety into meaningful employee development that actually works.
Have you forgotten that you have two jobs?
Everyone has two jobs: the first revolves around tasks; the second, relationships. Ironically, the ‘people’ orientation of HR causes stress that renders the second role especially hard. Quentin Millington of Marble Brook outlines the value of relationship-building beyond KPIs and how HR might strike a better balance between its relational and functional duties.
Five barriers to good listening habits
Are you oblivious to your poor listening skills? Dani Bacon and Garin Rouch of Distinction Business Consulting share overlooked barriers to good listening habits and how to remove them.
Lessons from the depths: What OceanGate teaches us about toxic leadership
The OceanGate investigation revealed that toxic leadership played a crucial role in a preventable tragedy. But these destructive patterns exist in workplaces everywhere. Here, occupational psychologist Fran Pestana explains how gaslighting and manipulation operate – and their profound psychological and commercial costs.
2025 Culture Pioneer Awards shortlist announced
The time has arrived to reveal our 2025 Culture Pioneer Award finalists…
Why HR should assume every AI tool has been hacked at work
Many employees use public AI tools with good intentions, but without oversight they risk opening organisations up to security risks and PR nightmares, warns Joseph Semrai, CEO of Context. That’s why he urges HR leaders to assume every AI model is compromised at work.
The AI workplace revolution: What HR needs to know now
The AI revolution is here, but organisations are struggling to develop practices to integrate the new technology fully and safely into their business. Natasha Wiebusch, Content Marketing Manager at Brightmine, identifies what HR needs to know now.
Updates on EU Pay Transparency Directive
National legislation for EU member states is to be enacted by June 7, 2026. Get ready.
EIDA launches new HR Charter against domestic abuse
The Employers’ Initiative on Domestic Abuse (EIDA) yesterday launched its ‘HR Charter against Domestic Abuse‘, inviting HR professionals to take a stand against domestic abuse in the workplace. This initiative, developed in partnership with Working Futures and leading HR professional Bertie Tonks, encourages HR professionals to demonstrate their commitment to raising awareness of domestic abuse […]
Ramadan at work: HR best practice
A guide for HR professionals on how to support employees observing Ramadan.
Preparing HR for 2030: Ten intentions to drive future success
How can HR build itself into a highly influential, change-driving, tech-bolstered profession by 2030? Gethin Nadin sets out ten intentions to help us get there…
How talent fluidity helps HR leaders build a future-ready workforce
The talent management environment has changed, and HR leaders must refocus their efforts to create greater talent fluidity.
UK employers face regulatory pressure: A holistic response is the only answer
Change is on the horizon for UK employers, and box-ticking will not suffice in the shifting regulatory landscape. Workplace expert Samantha Mangwana outlines two specific examples of how to, instead, take holistic action.
Winners announced for 2024 Culture Pioneer Awards
We can now reveal the winners of our 2024 Culture Pioneer Awards. Find out who bagged the trophies for their impressive impact in the workplace.
Employee experience: how to actively engage temp staff this summer
Hiring temporary workers over the summer is a necessity in many businesses, but how can you ensure they perform as well as your permanent staff and deliver the same level of service? The key is to make sure they’re properly engaged.
LinkedIn mastery: Powerful strategies for HR leaders
To be recognised as an HR thought leader of true worth, an optimised LinkedIn profile is crucial. Here are tips for crafting and maintaining an impactful profile and presence.
CIPD Festival of Work: Driving people with purpose to thrive
The HRZone team is excited for this year’s CIPD Festival of Work on 12-13th June. Its two jam-packed days are set to offer inspiration and guidance from industry experts, alongside enriching networking opportunities and immersive activities – all for free! Will we see you there?
Interview with CEO Pete Weir: Building an inclusive society for tomorrow’s leaders
How can we create a more inclusive society for our children of today and leaders of tomorrow? Pete Weir, CEO of Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust, talks about building an inclusive workplace culture that has a positive ripple effect on the children they teach.
Why effective leadership starts with looking inwards
How exactly can a ‘good’ or ‘effective’ leader be defined? How we act, manage, engage with others is how we create the conditions which allow others to thrive. This is why, in leadership, we must devote time to self reflection.
Why it’s time to rebrand HR
The changing nature of work and business models has applied pressure to HR to truly partner and enable the transformation. But with growing misconceptions of what HR is there to do, is now the time for a rebrand?