What HR needs to consider when organising work Christmas parties

Did you know that corporate events – such as a Christmas party – are considered an extension of the workplace?
How cultural intelligence makes better leaders

How cultural intelligence could unlock potential in your people.
Did your 2023 work predictions come true?

As we head towards the end of the year, nine HRZone writers candidly reflect on the accuracy of their crystal-ball gazing.
HR as a sustainability activist: Five ways to drive ‘social’ impact in ESG plans

The first article in this series on HR as a sustainability activist, explored how we, as people professionals can be conduits for lasting change by taking climate action. Climate action in its simplest form is about addressing the environmental crisis we see, but of course sustainability has breadth beyond the care and duty to our […]
Navigating the Autumn Statement changes: Practical advice for HR professionals

Practical advice for HR professionals to adapt swiftly to Autumn Statement changes.
Five ways to overcome management delusion

The time for throwing our traditional management rulebook out the window is long overdue.
Finalists announced for the 2023 Culture Pioneer Awards

Find out who made the shortlist this year and how their enriching change journeys impressed our judges.
Are your pay policies genuinely treating all employees equally?

To mark the UK’s Equal Pay Day 2023, we explore five speedy checks to improve pay equity in the workplace.
Hybrid working: Is two days in the office the magic number?

Employees are now spending on average two days in the office per week. Is this genuinely optimal or are we stuck in default mode?
How to ensure your 2024 HR priorities are business-led

How to create a business-led people strategy by engaging and involving business leaders from the start and through to implementation.
Interview: Wizdom Powell, Chief Purpose Officer, Headspace explores men’s mental health

We interviewed Wizdom Powell, Chief Purpose Officer, Headspace about poor male mental health, particularly among the black population.
From fixer to facilitator: How to escape the micromanager trap

Managers often fall into the ‘tactical hell’ of micromanaging, but there are ways to extricate themselves from this bind.
Sexual harassment at work: Watered-down Worker Protection Bill passes Parliament

Despite its dilution, a new bill has been passed giving employers greater responsibilities for sexual harassment at work
Six common toxic traits harming your organisation

Why performing and being a team player are inextricably linked.
Parental coaching: How to support expectant parents at work

How parental coaching can help parents successfully transition into parenthood while maintaining their career development.
You can’t change culture, so stop trying

By encouraging people’s assumptions to evolve, people professionals can create lasting value.
What if you made your workforce organisational citizens?

Reframing how you see workers is the first step in building a human culture. Instead of being cogs in the wheel, see them as citizens of the organisations.
Four questions you must answer to achieve an unbeatable culture

If you want to create an unbeatable culture, you need to start by answering four key questions.
Eight ways to ensure high-quality meetings

By prioritising quality over quantity we can ensure meetings pack a punch.
How to navigate the executive maze and get buy-in for your next big project

Tips on how to secure and maintain the active sponsorship of a senior leader.