Are ‘love’ and ‘mate’ appropriate in the workplace?
This may seem extreme, but words of affirmation have seen businesses end up in tribunals. So, failure to address this could have serious consequences. HR advice and consultancy director, Kate Palmer, addresses this issue.
Fearful leaders are causing a £2.2 billion drop in UK productivity
The UK is experiencing a productivity crisis and the problem lies in fearful leaders, argues executive coach Margot Faraci. So what’s the antidote?
Three ways OD can help HR get the edge in 2024
By building OD capability HR and people teams can help their organisations navigate the uncertainties of 2024. Here, Garin Rouch and Dani Bacon of Distinction Consulting, show us how.
Two sides of the same coin? The complex links between meaningful work and stress
Meaningful work has never been more important, but there are dark sides to it that we cannot ignore. Here, leadership coach Jess Annison examines how we can help teams navigate the more troubling components of meaningful work, including the relationship with work-related stress.
Assess candidates on potential impact, not personality
Assessing candidates and employees on their potential to make a positive impact, rather than cultural fit, could be the most important people decision you ever make. Here, Nathan Ott, The GC Index, sets out five unique ways people can add value and how to uncover these proclivities in the recruitment process.
10 managerial blunders to avoid in 2024
To kick off 2024 with intent, leadership specialist Thom Dennis lays out the top ten leadership blunders to steer clear of as we move through the new year.
12 HR and work predictions for 2024
What lies ahead for HR and the worksphere in 2024? We bring you predictions from experts in wellbeing, leadership, culture and transformational HR.
New year, new HR policies: A guide to updating your people framework
HR policies are not ‘one and done’ documents; they are living guidelines that should be updated as work evolves. To kick start 2024, Kelly Tucker, Managing Director at HR Star, outlines how to refine your people framework to remain relevant.
Getting a seat for talent transformation at the (boardroom) table
Discover how HR professionals in SMBs can get management or C-suite sponsorship for talent transformation projects.
Nine qualities of cultural intelligence
Hiring great talent for your organisation requires finding people with cultural intelligence. Thom Dennis, CEO of Serenity in Leadership Ltd, outlines the nine qualities found among those who possess this sought-after skill, so you can easily spot them among your candidates.
Four worrying signals for organisations in 2024
What is already going awry in the world of HR as we kick off 2024? Leadership and change expert Blaire Palmer shares her big concerns and challenges leaders to tackle the big issues head-on.
2024 financial wellbeing trends: Five creative ways to put more money into people’s pockets
Gethin Nadin recommends five creative ways to put more money into your employees’ pockets in 2024.
Winter wellbeing: Keeping morale high in low temperatures
Harnessing ‘hygge’ by layering up in cosy clothes, adopting new hobbies and prioritising sleep will help you stay uplifted through the winter months.
Pressing pause – a vital skill for HR and business leaders
By regularly pausing you can help train the mind to become aware of and connect to your inner experience
Humour: A must-have quality in the new era of work?
Recruiters don’t specify a sense of humour in job descriptions, but should they?
Burning out of control: Are line managers in crisis?
Each New Year offers a chance to reflect on the one gone by, and 2023 has certainly been a chaotic and uncertain one. Although there are positive signs for the year ahead, we aren’t out of the woods just yet – especially for employees in the UK. In fact, the British Chamber of Commerce recently […]
How to leverage the paradox of AI making HR more human
Paradoxically, AI can help HR leaders seek to build trust and strengthen relations with employees.
Your seven-step blueprint for a successful talent transformation rollout
Key considerations as you look to upgrade your organisation’s talent management processes.
HR lessons from McDonald’s bullying and harassment scandal
What can HR leaders take away from this sad story to inform their actions?
What is workplace gaslighting and how can you spot the signs?
Gaslighting is an insidiously toxic behaviour that organisations must factor into anti-bullying workplace strategies.