How HR can minimise the trauma triggering effect of the war in Ukraine

Whilst this piece will discuss the very real issue of the traumatising nature of tragic events such as the Russian invasion of Ukraine, it is important to emphasise that this is in no way comparable to the horrendous suffering being inflicted upon the residents of Ukraine, and their family and friends. The majority of us […]
Order! Order! Damning report finds former House of Commons speaker John Bercow guilty of bullying

Former House of Commons Speaker, John Bercow, labelled a “serial bully” in a Parliamentary review, shining a light on the issue of bullying in the workplace.
Financial wellbeing policies now close to universal, but impact is limited

New research suggests almost all employers now have a financial wellbeing policy in place, but employees just aren’t feeling the impact.
#CallHimOut: Lewes FC gender equality campaign evolves to male allyship

International Women’s Day: Karen Dobres reveals male allyship movement of Lewes FC’s (Culture Pioneer of Inclusion Award winner 2021) gender equality campaign.
Women at work: Isn’t it time to close the gender health gap?

Ahead of International Women’s Day tomorrow, Professor Geeta Nargund explores why fertility-related health issues need modernising.
How to support employees amid the Russia-Ukraine war

HR expert Kate Palmer discusses the impact that the the Ukraine-Russia war may be having on employees, and how to support them.
How HR can stamp out racial bullying in the workplace

As part of Stand up to Bullying Day 2022, Yetunde Hofmann discusses HR’s role in tackling racial bullying in the workplace.
Boards are struggling to lead on climate change – so what does it mean for HR?

The climate challenge agenda is firmly on organisations’ priority list so why are boards still struggling to act on it, and how can HR help?
The bank of HR: How to build employees’ financial resilience

In the last year, many people have realised too late the importance of having emergency savings but not everyone is finance-savvy. Here’s how HR can help
Sue Gray report on Downing Street parties: HR lessons on internal disciplinary action

How should HR go about conducting similar internal disciplinary actions?
Three practical issues with slashing sick pay of unvaccinated employees

Introducing new vaccine-based sick pay policies is not just up for moral debate, it’s also a big administrative burden. Is it worth the bother?
Netflix censors transphobia controversy of Dave Chappelle’s The Closer: Trans community respond

Netflix is found trying to suppress further conversation around Dave Chappelle show The Closer, Katie Neeves and Eva Echo respond to the continuing controversy.
Why retail leaders have reason to be worried about productivity

Flagging motivation and mass resignations in the retail sector are cause for concern so how can HR help boost company productivity?
Gender emotional double-standards: The double-bind bias and the impact on women’s career progression

Head cheerleader for Career Magic Ekua Cant examines how emotional intelligence has an impact on women’s career progression and what the remedies are.
Will 2022 be a new dawn for employee wellbeing?

Many organisations are still focusing on sticking plasters rather than addressing the root causes of poor wellbeing. How can we tackle this in 2022?
Boost morale and productivity with these five New Year’s resolutions

Employee benefits for 2022 that will nurture morale and engagement
Five common misconceptions about company culture

You can’t build culture through a screen – or can you?
Change your culture by dispelling the fallacy of equal opportunities

As 2021 slowly draws to a close, there is still a lot to consider. How have we made progress as a society? How have we progressed in the workplace?
HR’s highs and lows in 2021: The year in review

Gethin Nadin casts his eye back over a turbulent year and looks at the likely changes for HR in the coming months
HRZone’s 10 most popular reads of 2021

We reveal HRZone’s most-read content among the people profession in 2021.