Six steps to more purpose-driven CSR beyond the Covid-19 pandemic

How to make the business case for a more integrated CSR approach.
Diversity and inclusion: what can an empathetic culture bring to business?

A culture of empathy is not only ethically right; it makes good business sense, too.
Diversity and inclusion: how to have bold inclusive conversations in the workplace

Becoming more inclusive means tackling challenging conversations head-on.
Employee relations: how to manage grievances remotely during Covid-19

There are unique challenges to handling performance management and grievances when working from home.
The future of the furlough scheme: a roadmap through changes, contributions and closure

What you need to know about the new flexible furlough scheme and how to prepare for it.
How to handle redundancies sensitively

Redundancies may be unavoidable, but showing empathy is crucial.
Diversity and inclusion: Waking up to your privilege to help tackle unconscious bias

HR has a powerful role to play in stopping both overt and covert racism across organisations and workforces – but action must start with your own education.
Recruitment: how to mitigate the risk of background screening delays during Covid-19

Background checks may look different in the future.
The remote revolution: how working from home is changing company culture

The way we think about company culture is changing now that remote working is the norm.
Why it’s time to say farewell to that ‘future of work’ trope forever

If the Covid-19 pandemic teaches us anything, it should be that we cannot go back to HR’s favourite ‘day after tomorrow’ rhetoric.
Covid-19: What financial support do employees want from their organisation?

New research suggests workers are seeking more financial support from their employer. What simple steps can you take to better help them?
Work-from-home tips to stay focused, inspired and productive

Expert advice on how to make flexible working work for you.
What role does pay equity play in the Covid-19 crisis?

The current crisis offers an opportunity to end wage disparity – but will employers take it?
How to engage and reward frontline employees during times of crisis

How can HR better support the unsung heroes of the pandemic, while recognising and rewarding the amazing work they do?
Supporting the mental health of your employees during Covid-19

Research from Benenden Health indicates Covid-19 is heavily impacting mental health – but workers feel support from their employer is lacking.
Five steps to preventing isolation and disconnection in your ‘new normal’ remote teams

Feelings of isolation and disconnection among longer-term remote workers must not be ignored.
10 ways businesses can do the right thing during Covid-19

Organisations that do not strive to support their people during Covid-19 will be ruthlessly judged in the future. How do you want to be remembered?
Why employee rewards and recognition are needed now more than ever

Employee recognition has never been more important – we need to motivate our teams to get through this crisis.
Workforce planning in a crisis: why HR needs to prioritise planning ahead

Stop ‘fire fighting’ and start planning for the future.
Why we should not forget diversity and inclusion during the Covid-19 pandemic

This crisis exacerbates divisions between different groups – it’s our job to ensure diversity and inclusion doesn’t get forgotten.