People strategy: why a more spontaneous ‘jazz’ approach is best in a volatile market

It’s time to embrace spontaneity in your ‘future of work’ strategy.
Social responsibility: How to pivot to virtual volunteering during Covid-19 and beyond

How companies can encourage employees to show community spirit virtually.
Indecisive, insecure or impulsive – why do we procrastinate so much?

The real reason you’re procrastinating and how to overcome it.
How to make the business case for internal mobility

Turbulent times call for greater agility.
How are organisations virtually celebrating the festive season during Covid-19?

Fun ways to remotely celebrate the festive season with employees.
Five tips for motivating employees and celebrating the festive season in 2020

Holiday celebrations will look a little different this year.
Six checks to ensure your compensation and rewards are fair

Is your organisation getting compensation and rewards right?
Gender equality: the bonus gap and why it matters

There’s a critical need to not only focus on the salary gender pay gap, but also the bonus gap problem.
Interview: how AI can empower more people-focused remote working

Could AI help put the ‘human’ back into ‘human resources’?
Employment law: can our employees work remotely overseas?

The legal, practical and financial implications of having employees living abroad.
The big reset: HR’s 20 priorities for building a better workplace

What are the top 20 priorities for HR leaders during the pandemic and beyond
How to nurture a strong sense of community among your remote workers

Why we can’t press the ‘pause’ button on workplace wellbeing and inclusion.
How can HR learn to live with Covid-19 and plan for more uncertainty in 2021?

How can HR plan for more uncertainty in the new year?
How to reverse the trend of remote micromanagement

Remote working has enabled micromanagement to flourish unchecked. We examine ways to combat this negative style of management.
Why HR is uniquely placed to boost innovation during a downturn

How can HR step up and take a leading role in supporting corporate innovation strategy?
How to build HR’s reputation throughout the pandemic and beyond

Why HR need to claim their seat at the leadership table now.
Three ways to improve your strategic thinking skills

During my career I have written many strategies, as an HR professional, a government policy adviser and even as a school governor. I know how to write a strategy and also know how to teach other people to write strategies. But what is much harder is to understand is the concept of ‘thinking strategically’ or […]
Building ‘futuring’ capacity in teams and organisations

It’s time for HR to move beyond the crystal ball.
How to manage the ‘R number’ for conflict at work

Like a virus, conflict can rapidly spread within organisations. Here’s how to keep your company’s conflict R rate as low as possible.
Why Covid-19 is a threat to women’s wellbeing at work

Women are facing greater financial insecurity, job losses and childcare duties due to the pandemic. How should employers address this?