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Alan Sugar’s latest spiteful outburst against home workers reminds us of the need to address misplaced and outdated beliefs about work.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.
How should HR at Shell Energy, Asda and Royal Mail navigate the ‘redundancy risk’ period?

Shell Energy is among the latest to announce a large number of jobs at risk of redundancy. How can their HR teams lead with integrity through this period?
Three ways ethical leadership can promote culture change

When it comes to leadership, ethics can play an instrumental role. Here’s how can leaders implement an ethical strategy to positively impact company culture.
How to banish a fear culture from your workplace

Is fear dominating your workplace? We explore how to ensure the psychological safety of your employees.
Companies need greater sustainability alignment — here’s how HR can help

Workers are increasingly demanding that their companies take action on climate change and HR is well-placed to help keep things on track.
Menopause support shelved by government: Employers are not off the hook

Ministers may have rejected the proposed ‘menopause leave’ but employers should remember that employees are still covered under existing measures.
Ways to work smarter, not harder during the four-day week

How to work smarter, not harder when it comes to the four-day week.
Managing the mental cost of living: Why conversation is key

How can HR help a stressed and anxious workforce when financial aid isn’t an option?
Essential tools to help those with ADHD in the workplace

Implementing tools, such as the KAI in the workplace can help employees with ADHD harness their strengths and boost engagement and motivation
Three ways to address employee burnout in a fragmented world

Stop employee burnout and boost job satisfaction with these tips from Garner HR’s Augustus Vickery.