Brexit: is your reward strategy in or out?
Brexit could significantly impact UK reward strategies through wage erosion linked to inflation and potential changes to employment legislation, particularly pay-related protections and benefits established under EU rules.
Tales from an HRM PhD – the starry beginnings
Ruth Sharpe, a part-time HRM lecturer and PhD student at Manchester University, launches a four-part series exploring the challenges of pursuing doctoral research in human resource management, from selecting a viable topic to securing funding in an increasingly competitive academic landscape.
Tales from an HRM PhD – the meltdown begins
A seasoned HR professional begins her PhD journey with confidence, only to face a crushing reality during her first supervisory meeting. As she navigates the challenges of being a mature student among younger peers and grapples with reimagining her research aims, self-doubt quickly replaces her initial optimism.
Tales from an HRM PhD – it’s turnaround time
Ruth Sharpe, a part-time lecturer and full-time PhD student at Manchester University, shares her journey navigating HRM doctoral research. In this third installment of her series, she reflects on overcoming initial insecurities during methodological training, building confidence in research design concepts, and discovering unexpected camaraderie with fellow PhD students of all generations.
Tales from an HRM PhD – the final lessons
Ruth Sharpe, an HR professional pursuing a PhD in Human Resource Management, shares final reflections on navigating doctoral study while balancing work and personal life. She offers practical advice on managing deadlines, maintaining well-being, and persisting through the challenges of academic research.
Take a look at the NY resolutions of senior UK HR professionals
Senior UK HR professionals share their 2016 New Year’s resolutions, ranging from encouraging women in STEM careers and advancing leadership practices to gaining coaching accreditation. These goals reflect the sector’s focus on talent development, organizational culture, and workplace innovation.
Corporate scandals: how HR can help avoid them
HR can help prevent corporate scandals by establishing ethical codes of conduct, ensuring leaders model the right values, and assessing candidate integrity during recruitment. These steps reduce counterproductive behavior like fraud and misconduct while building a culture of trust and accountability.
HR titles are disappearing and here’s why
Traditional HR titles are disappearing as companies move away from outdated “Human Resources” language toward roles focused on employee engagement and experience. The shift reflects changing workplace priorities, with modern HR functions emphasizing how to empower employees rather than just managing policies and hiring decisions.
What can HR learn from the banking sector?
Despite reputational damage from scandals, the banking sector has developed valuable HR practices worth adopting. Banks now prioritize succession planning based on future needs rather than replacement, use rigorous behavioral due diligence in recruitment, and seek leaders who can drive organizational transformation and change management.
How much of your people agenda can you really control?
HR professionals face mounting pressure to drive organizational transformation, yet research suggests they have limited control over factors like culture change, talent pipeline development, and leadership behavior. This article explores the disconnect between HR’s strategic ambitions and what organizational change management actually teaches about influence and real-world results.
Would you be able to fire a family member?
Firing a family member requires the same employment law compliance and honest communication as dismissing any employee, but demands extra care and planning to preserve relationships. Approach the situation professionally, state the truth clearly, and consider consulting an HR specialist before taking action.
Prevent the “Why did I just do that?!” feeling
Learn how to avoid regret in important conversations by developing the habit of pausing to notice what’s happening. Using reflective thinking and pre-prepared questions, you can interrupt autopilot responses and stay attuned to others’ needs for better outcomes.
How to create confidence in senior leaders
Top-performing organizations build confidence in senior leaders through transparent communication, employee empowerment, and authentic relationship-building. Leaders who inspire innovation, actively listen to staff input, and communicate strategy clearly create stronger engagement and organizational success.
Why did Ruby Wax promote silence on mental health?
Comedian Ruby Wax advised employees to hide mental health problems from their bosses, citing discrimination risks. However, experts argue this perpetuates workplace silence and isolation when one in four people experience mental ill health during their lifetime.
A ‘no manager’-alternative to yearly appraisals
Discover how one company ditched yearly appraisals for continuous peer feedback. Employees receive structured input three times yearly from colleagues, focusing on measurable performance across workmanship, collaboration, and added value—creating transparency over traditional manager-led reviews.
Three things to avoid when facing change
Avoid three critical mistakes when leading organizational change: don’t assume past experience applies to every situation, don’t abdicate responsibility to change teams, and ensure leaders actively guide rather than delegate change initiatives to HR or external teams alone.
Andy Murray is learning to manage his emotions. You can too.
Andy Murray is learning to understand his emotions and brain signals to improve his performance, a strategy that can also help business leaders manage their reactions and enhance their effectiveness. By recognizing emotional triggers and developing self-control, anyone can better handle stress and make more rational decisions rather than being controlled by impulses.
Er, what does disruption actually mean?
True disruption isn’t passive knowledge consumption—it requires active application and experimentation. While we often use “disruptive” as buzzword for new ideas, real disruption comes from putting knowledge into practice, like learning to swim by actually entering the water rather than studying theory.
Don’t worry, HR will still exist in an AI world
While AI will automate repetitive tasks, HR professionals will remain essential, evolving to focus on talent recruitment, workforce development, and training—particularly in AI skills. History shows technology creates new job categories rather than eliminating work entirely.
Workplace suicide: lessons from across the globe
Workplace suicides predominantly affect people of working age, with most cases involving individuals without prior mental health diagnoses. Organizations globally are adopting suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention strategies—including Mental Health First Aid programs—to create safer workplaces and enhance overall employee wellbeing.
