Leading ethically but how? A robust guide

Where we could spend hours talking about leading ethically (conceptual), how do we actually do it (experiential) and how do we know we’re leading ethically? Karen Liebenguth shares a robust guide for leaders who want to lead with wisdom and compassion.
What do you need to know about ‘termite biases’?

A joke, compliment or remark: What’s wrong with them, right? Think again. These ‘termite biases’ might be just what needs to be addressed to nurture inclusion.
Helping your bosses build their six-pack

What have six packs got to do with being a great leader? HR expert Debra Corey muscles in to share her thoughts.
Catastrophe looms: Skyrocketing employee stress levels paint a terrifying picture of the workplace tomorrow

Gethin Nadin reveals the shocking reality of how stress is showing up in the UK workplace, and how organisations are losing millions by ignoring it.
Five steps to help multi-generations work brilliantly together

There are countless charts that tell us the typical traits of different generations in today’s workplaces but are they true? And if so, how do we work healthily and productively together?
Assess candidates on potential impact, not personality

Assessing candidates and employees on their potential to make a positive impact, rather than cultural fit, could be the most important people decision you ever make. Here, Nathan Ott, The GC Index, sets out five unique ways people can add value and how to uncover these proclivities in the recruitment process.
10 managerial blunders to avoid in 2024

To kick off 2024 with intent, leadership specialist Thom Dennis lays out the top ten leadership blunders to steer clear of as we move through the new year.
Nine qualities of cultural intelligence

Hiring great talent for your organisation requires finding people with cultural intelligence. Thom Dennis, CEO of Serenity in Leadership Ltd, outlines the nine qualities found among those who possess this sought-after skill, so you can easily spot them among your candidates.
What is workplace gaslighting and how can you spot the signs?

Gaslighting is an insidiously toxic behaviour that organisations must factor into anti-bullying workplace strategies.
From fixer to facilitator: How to escape the micromanager trap

Managers often fall into the ‘tactical hell’ of micromanaging, but there are ways to extricate themselves from this bind.
Six common toxic traits harming your organisation

Why performing and being a team player are inextricably linked.
The HR professional’s guide to handling micromanagers

For HR professionals being micromanaged, knowing how to ‘manage upwards’ is key.
How Method Acting powers work performance

How can we learn from actors to be our best (genuine) selves in the workplace?
Bullying isn’t always a binary issue: How to make sure your HR processes don’t make it one

In seeking to make a complex issue simple, HR is making it worse.
Israel-Hamas war: How to defuse workplace tensions

HR managers need to act before opposing beliefs erupt into conflict in the workplace.
There’s no use crying over spoiled milk: How a lack of accountability is diminishing your business results

How a culture of accountability plays a significant role in achieving results.
Russell Brand allegations highlight trend of shoddy workplace investigations

The accusations against Russell Brand have reignited the debate about reporting inappropriate behaviour at work.
Jimmy Fallon: What to do with superstar employees who are toxic

Another day, another toxic leader outed. This time, Jimmy Fallon. How can we handle toxic employees in such high-profile situations?
Decision making: Are you a ‘satisficer’ or ‘maximiser’?

Achieving a balance between ‘satisficer’ and ‘maximiser’ decision making can offer the best of both worlds.
Want to become a great leader? Start by becoming a great learner

In today’s world of constant change it’s important to commit to the journey of being a great learner.