“Steal with pride, adapt with glee, pragmatically implement,” says Sir Eric Peacock
Sir Eric Peacock, Chairman of Buckley Jewellery, shares unconventional employee engagement strategies including welcome packages that reduce new hire turnover by 70% and diverse learning opportunities. His philosophy—”steal with pride, adapt with glee, pragmatically implement”—emphasizes making employees feel valued through relevant cultural initiatives that work on any budget.
“Culture doesn’t only eat strategy for breakfast… it also builds a brand,” says Anna Malmhake, CEO of Absolut
Absolut CEO Anna Malmhake explains how company culture drives brand consistency across 150 countries and 18,000 employees. Rather than rigid manuals, Absolut uses core values and the “Passion for Progression” philosophy to guide employees while maintaining brand integrity globally.
Prof Alexander Betts puts an optimistic spin on Brexit for UK businesses
Professor Alexander Betts argues that businesses should view Brexit as an opportunity for transformation rather than a threat. He identifies talent recruitment, social mobility, and engagement with underrepresented communities as key areas where UK businesses can innovate and strengthen their workforce despite economic uncertainty.
What will leadership look like in the future?
Future leadership will shift from command-and-control to facilitation and empowerment as technological change accelerates and younger generations demand autonomy and trust. Leaders must adapt to virtual work environments, emerging job roles, and a digitally native workforce, or risk becoming obsolete like outdated management styles.
How Championship Manager prepared me for working life
HR professional Paul Carter reflects on how the football management game Championship Manager shaped his approach to working life, from building resilient teams to understanding human potential and the importance of versatile talent in the workplace.
Do we need evolution or revolution to unleash potential?
Disruption dominates business conversations, but HR success may not require revolution. At the UNLEASH18 conference, thought leaders explored how organizations can leverage technology and reshape workforce models through evolutionary changes in capabilities, culture, and collaboration.
Are stereotypes impacting your career and work decisions?
Unconscious stereotypes and gender bias influence workplace decisions more than we realize. This quiz explores common myths about women in the workplace, revealing how implicit associations affect career choices, team management, and professional relationships—with research-backed answers to help you recognize and address your own biases.
Signs you might need a career tune-up for 2018
Evaluate whether your current role aligns with your long-term career goals and personal fulfillment. This career audit helps you assess your progress, mindset, and opportunities to determine if a career change or adjustment is needed in 2018.
Women’s career progression: how to address the barriers and accelerate progress
Women face barriers to career progression beyond pay gaps, including limited representation at senior levels. Organizations can drive sustainable change by gathering workforce data to identify obstacles, engaging committed leaders, and systematically removing bias from hiring, performance assessment, and promotion processes.
Why diverse groups help leaders avoid complacency
Diverse teams help leaders overcome cognitive biases and complacency by disrupting assumptions and sharpening thinking. Research shows that working with people from different backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives drives creativity, innovation, and better decision-making while challenging groupthink.
Book review: Revolution in a Heartbeat
Matt Stephens’ Revolution in a Heartbeat examines how emotional intelligence and regular employee engagement measurement drive business performance. The book challenges traditional survey methods and offers practical insights for HR professionals and business leaders seeking to improve organizational communication and effectiveness.
How to get your new HR system off to a flying start
Discover how to drive successful adoption of your new HR system by leveraging employee champions and simplifying training. When staff resist new processes, creating “super users” who mentor colleagues and offering bite-sized learning sessions can overcome barriers and unlock the efficiency benefits your system promises.
How to give praise – a 4 step process
Learn a four-step process for giving meaningful praise to employees. This approach involves being specific about what deserves recognition, identifying the skill used, explaining organizational benefits, and following up appropriately—helping managers reinforce positive performance and build employee confidence.
GDPR compliance: taking a three-pronged approach
Businesses can achieve GDPR compliance by adopting a three-pronged approach focusing on people, processes, and technology. With the May 25th deadline approaching and 60% of European businesses unprepared, HR departments must help identify data, establish clear compliance processes, and implement appropriate security technology.
UK productivity: HR need to be praised for the boost
UK productivity has reached its fastest rate in six years, and HR professionals deserve significant credit for driving this boost through employee engagement initiatives and workplace transformation strategies that enabled more output with fewer hours worked.
Back in the Business: Better BAU
This final installment of our HR tech implementation series covers managing the often-overlooked transition from project to Business As Usual (BAU). Learn how to maintain system performance, secure adequate resources, and ensure your HR technology continues delivering intended benefits throughout the contract lifecycle.
Smooth HR technology projects: recap of 12-part series
This 12-part series guides HR professionals through successfully navigating HR technology projects from business case inception to operational handover. Expert Kate Wadia provides practical advice, key questions, and actionable steps to help HR leaders plan, execute, and deliver results-driven implementations.
What’s next for disability and technology in the modern workplace?
Technology offers unprecedented opportunities for disabled workers in UK workplaces, but HR professionals must lead efforts to implement assistive technology, facilitate open conversations about disability, and ensure truly accessible recruitment processes to overcome persistent employment barriers.
Book review: My 10 strategies for integrative coaching
Reviewer David Evans rates Vincent Lenhardt’s “My 10 Strategies for Integrative Coaching” 4 out of 5 stars, praising it as an intense, well-structured exploration of coaching as identity transformation and relationship-building. Best suited for experienced coaches and serious practitioners willing to invest significant time, the book integrates Western and Eastern philosophies while emphasizing the coach’s awareness of their influence on client outcomes.
Spiritual wellbeing at work: how to do it right
Spiritual wellbeing at work involves finding meaning and purpose through your connection with yourself, others, nature, and your values. It’s not necessarily religious but encompasses physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual dimensions, helping employees experience fulfillment and contribute meaningfully to their organization.
