HR technology: why you can no longer ignore the deficit in 2020

It’s time to stop procrastinating and get your HR tech ready for 2020.
Reimagine culture: How to build a sustainable, low-carbon business

Discover how businesses can transition to a low-carbon future despite relying on fossil fuels. Learn the strategic imperatives and cultural shifts needed to build sustainable operations while meeting climate goals and stakeholder demands.
Flexible working: how can we prevent burnout in an ‘always-on’ culture?

In today’s culture of constant connectivity, are we in danger of risking employees’ wellbeing for the sake of a speedy response?
Women excel at emotional intelligence – or do they?

Received wisdom is that women are more emotionally intelligent, but does science back this up?
HR strategy in the 2020s: transitioning to a people-centric approach in the decade ahead

HR strategy in the 2020s requires shifting from business-centric to people-centric approaches, combining strategic talent management with digital tools and social engagement. This transformation enables organizations to create new value by prioritizing employee capabilities alongside business objectives.
Mince pies, mischief and malice: the shadow side of personality at the office Christmas party

How might your employees display their darker personality traits at the office Christmas party?
Three predictions for HR in 2020

The road ahead for the HR profession in 2020.
Diversity and inclusion: gendered ageism and how HR departments can address it

Older women in are often subjected to discrimination at work – it’s time that stopped.
HR’s image problem – and how to fix it

It’s time to put the ‘human’ back into ‘human resources’.
Benefits in 2020: how can HR meet the changing needs of employees?

Four steps employers can take to attract and retain the best talent over the coming year.
Personal development: why your mood is the great game changer

Success at work comes down to the right mindset.
Employee engagement: will Black Friday pull you in a darker direction?

Black Friday is a challenging time for customer-facing staff.
Personal development: what is ‘good failure’ and how can employers promote it?

In order to be truly innovative, we need to give our people space to fail occasionally.
Look upwards! Why L&D must shift its focus towards building the right learning environment

It’s not just about the learning itself but also the environment in which learning takes place.
Employee wellbeing: how best to support an employee through fertility treatment

Employers struggle to support those facing fertility issues.
Having learning impact, not just showing it

Learning functions should focus on creating actual business impact rather than just measuring it. Traditional course-focused evaluation methods fail to capture how employees develop through informal learning and on-the-job experiences, limiting organizations’ ability to build workforce effectiveness and achieve strategic goals.
Leadership: how to nurture emerging millennial leaders

Businesses need to create working environments that reflect the needs of this workforce.
How can we actively sustain our personal performance at work?

Improve your physical wellbeing to boost your mental ability.
Recruitment update: uncertain times call for experienced HR professionals

The market for HR roles remains buoyant.
How good coaching can replace bad performance reviews

Good coaching can replace traditional performance reviews by providing frequent, informal feedback that holds employees accountable while developing their skills. Rather than abandoning performance evaluation entirely, organizations should shift from rigid annual appraisals to ongoing dialogue and coaching conversations that offer consistency and organizational oversight.