Why every employer should banish the term ‘National Sickie Day’

Tackling the underlying issues surrounding staff absence.
Coronavirus: How should HR prepare?

With the headlines constantly updating us on the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus, employers should be on high alert and ready to act appropriately. Governments are attempting to contain the infection, which is believed to have emerged from illegally traded wildlife in a seafood market in Wuhan, the capital of Central China’s Hubei province. […]
Talent management: the internal mobility metrics you should be tracking

Finding useful ways to track how well you are retaining top talent is key to success.
GDPR: coping with the epidemic rise of subject access requests

In the post-GDPR business landscape we are all more keenly aware of the importance of data.
Wellbeing at work: the hidden cost of divorce and separation to business

Why don’t more employers offer support for divorced or separated workers?
Neuroscience: the power of brain gender difference in the workplace

Employers should learn to harness brain gender diversity if they want to get the best from the whole workforce.
Workplace wellbeing: is wearable technology the new data source for HR?

Wearable technology gives HR teams an opportunity to improve their wellbeing offering.
Employment law changes for 2020

Legal updates for businesses.in 2020.
Book review: Unleashing Capacity

The future of HR rests with us all, according to Rita Trehan’s latest book.
Mental wellbeing at work: how organisations can DOSE employees happy

How to encourage the production of ‘happy hormones’ at work.
Diversity and inclusion: how far have we come since 2010?

Did the 2010s bring increased awareness or do we still have a long way to go?
Workplace wellbeing: how to encourage good nutrition at work

Ideas to encourage a healthier eating culture in your organisation.
How can HR boost performance and productivity in 2020?

The UK’s productivity levels are continuing to drop. How can HR transform its approach to performance management?
Three reasons why your annual appraisal process is failing your employees

Annual performance reviews are no longer fit for purpose and here’s why…
Mastering the art of speaking up: the importance of trust

Why trust is an essential ingredient in any conversation.
Wellbeing at work: why we need a more human-centred workplace

Wellbeing strategies aren’t addressing the root causes of mental health issues among employees.
Mental health at work: giving men a voice

We need to give men the space to express vulnerability and talk about their mental health.
Great Scot! How HR has changed since the 80s

It’s a new decade, but how much has HR really changed?
Five talent management trends to watch in 2020

The year ahead for HR professionals.
Ethical veganism and other philosophical beliefs in the workplace: striking the balance

Court judgment opens the debate about veganism in the workplace and employers’ responsibility.