Thinking furlough? Here’s your questions on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme answered
Thinking furlough? Here’s a run down on all you need to know about the Government’s Job Retention Scheme.
What your new kitchen and IR35 have in common
Don’t let the IR35 delay stop you from preparing for its arrival next year.
Employee experience: the power of intrinsic human motivation at work
Energising employees isn’t just about bonuses and promotions – it’s about what’s inside.
Six ways companies are living their values in response to the coronavirus
Values are a critical business tool, guiding employees in the direction required to help themselves and the company succeed. But what happens to values during challenging times? Do we (a) Toss them aside and focus on the problems at hand or (b) Make them even more a part of how we run our business and […]
The AI workplace: how to balance employee trust and data security
We have the tech to collect more employee data than ever before – but should we?
How to lead through uncertainty in a virtual world
By adopting five strategies, leaders can help ensure their team’s engagement, performance and wellbeing remains strong.
How to help employees take care of their own wellbeing during a crisis
News about the coronavirus is on every news channel and media communication every day. We see a daily tally of countries affected and fatalities incurred. As a result, your employees will probably have a heightened awareness of the outbreak and the risks that they may be exposed to during their travel, which may be causing […]
What does employee engagement look like in these challenging times?
Over the last few weeks we’ve all faced unprecedented challenges and obstacles, being asked to quickly pull together plans to support our people and to support our businesses in these times of uncertainty. We’re all living day-to-day in the operational world, battling one challenge at a time, waiting for the next one to come our […]
Practising mindfulness through times of uncertainty
Embedding mindfulness practise into our daily lives can help us maintain good mental health during unsettling times.
Coronavirus: the role of the unexpected remote manager
The unfortunate truth is that the remote work that most people will experience right now – the homeworking forced by COVID-19 – is not the kind of remote work I advocate for. Transitioning to online collaboration is a thought-through process, a planned change in behaviour, which requires a change in mindset. Remote workers often choose […]
How talent assessments can help to build an ethical corporate culture
Building an ethical business means understanding the motivations and values of your people.
Four ways to support employee financial wellbeing during the coronavirus outbreak
As the UK focusses on delaying the spread of the coronavirus, many employees’ anxiety about the situation will be compounded by worrying about money. The impact the virus is having on the global economy and worry about having to take time off work means many employees will be concerned about the near future. At times […]
Company culture: is yours healthy or toxic?
There are seven pillars that make up company culture – how stable is yours?
Inclusion: Tackling unconscious bias against LGBT+ employees
The boardroom is finally waking up to the issue of diversity and inclusion, but we still have a long way to go.
Coronavirus: How to work from home with kids at home
While there is some excellent advice out there at the moment about remote working during this unsettling time, one aspect is noticeably missing. What if you’re trying to work from home alongside children? If schools begin to close and childminders, grandparents and other backup options are not available, you and your people could well find […]
Coronavirus: How to address the overlooked challenges of remote working
Twitter, Amazon and Google are among many large global companies who have asked their employees to work remotely to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. With the World Health Organization declaring a pandemic and the UK shifting to the ‘delay’ phase, which will involve social distancing measures, many businesses (where possible) will be preparing to […]
Mental ill health: should HR rebrand the ‘stress risk assessment’?
Stress risk assessments have been widely misunderstood.
The Budget 2020: what HR professionals need to know
The key measures affecting HR professionals and employees.
Mastering the art of speaking up: the ‘how to’ of being heard
The context for conversations is crucial when it comes to encouraging people to speak up.
Change management: how to take your people with you
Leaders must be more transparent when communicating change.
