Strike action: Five lessons from a Chief People Officer
Chief People Officer of Coventry City Council, Susanna Newing, shares her experience of dealing with an all-out strike and the media onslaught that ensued.
Book excerpt: ‘Irresistible’ by Josh Bersin
Bersin reveals the seven secrets behind the world’s most enduring, employee-focused organisations in his compelling new book – out now.
Black History Month 2022 – “Time for change: Action not words”
In celebration of Black History Month, Kayleigh Graham explores what this time means to her and the steps individuals can take to initiate change.
Six ways to spot and stop potential bullying behaviour
Is it possible that you are a bully at work? Here are ways to recognise the bullying traits and curb this toxic behaviour.
Managers need to step up to prevent a ‘quiet firing’ culture
Quiet firing is a term for companies that push employees out by allowing a toxic environment. Here’s how to stop this from happening in your organisation.
Black History Month: How can HR be part of the change?
Valentina Hynes explores how HR can shape a better workplace culture for Black and minority employees.
World Menopause Day: All eyes on employers to take action
This World Menopause Day businesses can act to better support women in the workplace
If FTSE 100 companies are failing at menopause support, what hope is there?
To mark World Menopause Day, new research has uncovered that nearly two-thirds of FTSE 100 companies still have no menopause policy in place.
All in the mind(set): Eight essential steps to a permanent culture shift
A positive, enthusiastic mindset and a focus on values are essential in creating a collaborative, caring culture.
Should menopause be recognised as a disability?
Enduring stigma leaves women going through menopause without the right support. Would recognising menopause as a disability address this?
Book excerpt: ‘A work in progress’ by Gethin Nadin
HRZone readers get an exclusive preview of award-winning psychologist Gethin Nadin’s new book.
Five authentic ways workplaces can celebrate Black History Month
Celebrate Black History Month with initiatives that can educate and boost inclusion.
Maradona once hailed football a religion. Does employment law agree?
When is an obsession a religion? And what does that mean with regard to discrimination?
When it comes to mental health, we live in an unequal world
On World Mental Health Day, Natasha Wallace explores the role conscious leadership plays in tackling mental health inequality.
Could empathy be a cure-all for the mental health pandemic?
Can being more empathic really make that much difference in managing mental health? Here are some tips on how to make it part of your workplace culture.
Weathering a recession with reward and recognition
What can employers do in terms of reward and recognition as the UK spirals into a recession?
Measuring the impact of the four-day week
A practical guide to designing and conducting an effective 4DW trial evaluation.
‘No snowflakes’ – is job advert discriminatory, or just direct?
A viral job advert has come under fire for using discriminatory language but how can you be direct without causing offence?
Making Black History Month a catalyst for change
To kick off Black History Month 2022, Judith Germain discusses the cultural role of BHM in British organisations, but also what it means to her.
Passive aggression is destructive but hard to prove
Passive-aggressive behaviour is insidious, toxic and destructive, yet can be difficult to prove because it is often partially disguised, subtle or nuanced.