Beyond the buzzwords – why fact must come first in HR decision making

Natalie Cramp explores why HR leaders should ignore the latest lingo and sharpen focus on data to bridge the growing employee-employer disconnect.
Hiding in plain sight: Are you avoiding being seen at work?

Employers and employees can do more to make themselves seen and heard at work. Here are some tips to find your voice and stand out from the crowd.
How to conquer limiting beliefs and build a growth mindset

Limiting beliefs are a problem permeating through most businesses today. How can we put a stop to them?
If you want to prove your allyship, take a walk with me.

Stella Leaburn talks about how references can be a way for business leaders to deconstruct bias and support their minority hires.
A guide to suicide prevention for employers

Suicide is complex so what can organisations do to reduce the risk for their employees?
How to cope with the fear of rejection – and win

Why all our decisions, behaviours and actions are fuelled by the fear of rejection.
How to avoid ‘wellbeing wash’

Research shows that many businesses are great at wellness comms but don’t back this up with meaningful support.
LGBTQ+ History Month: How to boost allyship through education and training

Education is a powerful tool for addressing deeply ingrained prejudices and boosting allyship – so let’s use it.
Tackling the cost of living crisis with workplace wellbeing

Amidst the wave of 2023 predictions and trends for HR, there’s a topic receiving less attention than is perhaps necessary: workplace wellbeing.
How to get ‘straight white men’ to join the talk about diversity

Where does the ‘straight white man’ fit into the discussions on diversity and inclusion?
TSB and HSBC UK lead groundbreaking initiatives to better support working carers

Groundbreaking initiatives signal a changing attitude to working carers.
Five ways laughter boosts wellbeing

How can HR bring more laughter into the workplace to boost employee mental health and wellbeing?
What is job crafting and how can it create more meaningful work?

How can HR help shape the working lives of their people so they feel more meaningful.
Three ways to build employee influencers

How can organisations get on board the employee influencer trend?
McDonald’s pledge to tackle sexual harassment is a good start but could go further

McDonald’s has committed to tackling recent sexual harassment claims. But something is missing from its response…
Mystery lunch thief at the BBC takes office drama to new spicy heights

Kate Palmer reports on the lunch thief currently plaguing the BBC, whilst bringing a few HR home truths to the field of office lunch larceny.
Finding fortitude: How to help strengthen your teams

Team fortitude flagging in 2023? Managers need to own responsibility for fixing it.
Men: Do you want to be the solution or part of the problem?

Male leaders must set the tone that sexist and abusive behaviour is unacceptable in the workplace and beyond
Alan Sugar’s latest tirade on hybrid working: A return to the dark ages?

Alan Sugar’s latest spiteful outburst against home workers reminds us of the need to address misplaced and outdated beliefs about work.
AI-powered chatbots like ChatGPT are set to revolutionise HR

Embracing AI-powered chatbots is key to staying ahead of the curve.