Contracting: From accidental adversaries to progressive partnerships

How can we build robust stakeholder relationships? HRZone’s OD columnists Garin Rouch and Dani Bacon share five ways to implement manager contracting to create progressive partnerships between different leaders and departments.
How do you know if your hybrid approach is working?

Many organisations have got stuck in a ‘default’ approach to hybrid that isn’t fully serving the needs of the organisation, teams or individuals. Here’s a quick checklist to help you decide whether it’s worth refreshing your approach.
How to make the Worker Protection Act work for you

The introduction of the Worker Protection Act is an opportunity for HR to take action on sexual harassment in the workplace and shape a better company culture.
Three signs of stress at work you should not ignore

HR needs to be highly attuned to burnout risks across the workforce. Do you know the three signs to watch out for?
Menstrual leave at work: Is better flexibility enough?

Remote’s Amanda Day offers valuable insights into the challenges of managing menstrual health in the workplace and what employers can do to support employees.
Home, office or hybrid? You’re asking the wrong question

It seems there is no correct answer to which type of working is optimal. So, how can managers navigate a seemingly ever-changing landscape and position their teams and organisations for success?
How to govern and support culture from the boardroom

Barely a week goes by without a news story revealing another workplace cultural crisis, so why aren’t cultural issues being spotted by governing boards before they become toxic?
Winners announced for Culture Pioneer Awards 2023

The time has finally arrived for us to reveal the winners of our 2023 Culture Pioneer Awards. Find out who went home with the trophies for their exceptional achievements in organisational culture change…
Why we need to rethink the meaning of talent

In the context of evolving employee expectations and evolving language, talent development and pathways need to recognise and value individual differences. How can we ensure that we are identifying, nurturing and developing talent for the benefit of all?
How much do you really know about Evidence-Based HR?

You’ve probably heard of Evidence-Based HR (EBHR). But do you really know what it is and how it can be harnessed to enhance the effectiveness of HR? Let’s put your knowledge to the test!
How HR can bridge the workplace empathy gap

HR can operate as a bridge between leadership and their people but this depends on the ability to productively harness data. How can HR ensure it has a firm grasp on data to effectively advocate for necessary changes?
Ensuring HR’s survival means changing our approach

In the context of dwindling resources and mounting pressure, how can the HR industry not just survive but thrive? Here are strategies for making an impact even in times of financial strain.
Neurodiversity Celebration Week: Celebrating different minds

To mark Neurodiversity Celebration Week (18-24 March 2024), Paul Anderson-Walsh explores what neurodiversity is, the dangers of stereotyping and how to be an ally to neurodiverse individuals.
Why better questions mean better performance

When it comes to performance management, it’s time we swap ticking boxes with talking to a human being. By enabling fruitful conversations, we can secure better outcomes for individuals and our organisation.
Could your hiring managers be putting your company at legal risk?

A recent survey found that hiring managers face challenges with staying on top of changing workforce legislation. How can companies proactively bridge the knowledge gap to ensure compliance and eliminate legal risk?
Sexism in the City: How the ‘Boys’ Club’ perpetuates pay gaps

On International Women’s Day, the Treasury Committee published its Sexism in the City report, and called for an end to the ‘era of impunity’. As we know, this era has gone on long enough. Working on a project in financial services around 10 years ago in South Africa, I learned that, apparently, between the 1960s […]
Achieving connection: The gold dust of high performance

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.
Is the right to disconnect feasible in the UK working landscape?

The Labour Party recently announced it would implement a ‘right to disconnect’ for all UK workers under their jurisdiction to boost employee productivity and wellbeing. But how realistic is this to achieve?
The Spring Budget 2024: Hints for HR on the future of work

The 2024 Spring Budget Statement offers subtle hints at a changing world of work. Culture expert Deborah Hartung postulates the direction we might be heading in, and how HR can adapt.
International Women’s Day 2024: Inspire Inclusion

Today is International Women’s Day 2024 and this year’s theme is Inspire Inclusion. So, instead of coming up with a feisty piece calling out gender-based injustice and offering guidance on how to create change, this year we have gone in a different direction. This year we want to inspire women and allies, by sharing stories […]