A pale, male – hopefully not stale – EDI tale
Andrew Loveless provides a ‘pale, male’ (hopefully not stale) EDI leadership perspective – revisited three years on.
Whose lived experience is more important?
For National Inclusion Week 2024 (23-29 September), our leadership columnist Judith Germain examines the importance of accepting diverse lived experiences in the workplace.
Landlords banning working from home
Kate Palmer shares employment law implications of new data that suggests landlords are moving more and more towards banning working from home.
Amazon salary hike deemed “too little, too late” by union
Amazon has raised minimum rates for UK workers by nearly 10% after winning a union recognition bid against GMB.
Modern workplace culture trends: Becky Norman on HRchat podcast
Our very own Becky Norman, Managing editor of HRZone, joins the HRchat podcast to discuss four commonalities among people-focused, high-performing organisations.
2024 Culture Pioneer Awards shortlist announced
It’s time to reveal the finalists for this year’s Culture Pioneer Awards programme…
World Suicide Prevention Day: Changing the narrative in the workplace
Dr Jo Burrell highlights the importance of breaking the stigma around mental health in the workplace to prevent suicide, offering practical steps for employers to support their employees’ mental wellbeing.
First Bus worker dismissed for misogyny towards boss
A tribunal ruled that First Bus worker’s dismissal was fair after using sexist, derogatory language when speaking about his female boss.
Leadership’s role in organisational resilience
Investing in the resilience of leaders is a strategic move that can yield significant returns for any organisation. When leaders are resilient, they can inspire and lead their teams through any challenge, ensuring the organisation not only survives but thrives.
Next employees wins six-year equal pay case
Over 3,500 current and former employees of Next have secured a decisive victory in their six-year legal battle for equal pay.
Women should not bear the burden of stopping misogyny at work
HR has a responsibility to support women in the workplace to stamp out misogyny and promote equality in all areas
How to launch a career festival that drives organisational success
Hannah Gore shares learnings from her company’s Connect With Your Career festival, including key tips on how to make internal career events truly impactful and empowering.
The right to disconnect: What it could mean for UK SMEs
Adopted in several other countries, the right to disconnect is likely on the horizon for the UK. What will this mean for your organisation and workforce?
How can employers navigate the UK riots?
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.
Tackling burnout with AI: Guidance for HR Leaders
Could artificial intelligence offer solutions to the burnout crisis? New research from Unmind suggests that leveraging this technology for addressing mental health issues will be pivotal.
BBC implements new anti-grooming guidelines following Huw Edwards scandal
In the wake of the Huw Edwards scandal, the BBC has introduced updated guidelines to prevent the abuse of power and ensure a safer work environment for all employees.
OOO is on – but how can you actively recharge your mind and body?
Somia International Co-founder, Karden Rabin, explores how to prioritise your OOO time for mental and physical health.
United for change: Government-employer partnerships to transform society
Following the King’s speech, wellbeing expert Gethin Nadin explores how ‘Government-employer partnerships will transform UK society in the next decade’.
EHRC issues new guidelines to prevent discriminatory job adverts
In a bid to prevent discrimination, the UK equality regulator, The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), has amended its guidance on job adverts.
You are not alone: Gallup reports 20% of workers are lonely
New Gallup data shows that workplace loneliness is on the rise and likely impacting the wellbeing, engagement and performance levels of employees. Some organisations may see this as an excuse to jump on the ‘return to office’ bandwagon, but confronting this issue will require a far more culture-enriching, data-informed approach.