How to avoid ‘wellbeing wash’
Research shows that many businesses are great at wellness comms but don’t back this up with meaningful support.
How to get ‘straight white men’ to join the talk about diversity
Where does the ‘straight white man’ fit into the discussions on diversity and inclusion?
Five ways laughter boosts wellbeing
How can HR bring more laughter into the workplace to boost employee mental health and wellbeing?
Three ways to build employee influencers
How can organisations get on board the employee influencer trend?
Alan Sugar’s latest tirade on hybrid working: A return to the dark ages?
Alan Sugar’s latest spiteful outburst against home workers reminds us of the need to address misplaced and outdated beliefs about work.
Managing the mental cost of living: Why conversation is key
How can HR help a stressed and anxious workforce when financial aid isn’t an option?
Are you really listening to your employees?
Practical advice to avoid employees turning to formal grievance and disciplinary procedures.
World Religion Day 2023: Islam and tolerance
DEI specialist Fahim Islam explores and reveals the overlap of Islam and tolerance in honour of the 2023 World Religion Day.
How to improve cross-cultural communications in the workplace
Read our list of top tips to help you and your employees converse successfully with people from diverse backgrounds.
Where are you from? Four ways to build bridges in communication
The recent “Where are you from?” interaction at Buckingham Palace has sparked an interesting debate. Should we ditch the question in all circumstances?
Colour me happy: Three ways to create a happier life
Follow these top tips to bring more happiness into your life.
HRZone’s 10 most popular reads 2022
Which issues mattered most to your HR peers in 2022?
How confident are your managers with human conversations?
New research suggests managers lack confidence when talking to employees about informal issues such as wellbeing and work-life balance. How can HR help?
Read all about it! Why communicating your OD ideas is the fastest way to engagement
By talking with your employees and garnering input, your OD ideas will get buy-in, engagement and support, says Garin Rouch and Dani Bacon.
A quick guide to what is and isn’t appropriate to ask your trans colleagues
Diversity & inclusion specialist Joanne Lockwood asks why we think it’s OK to ask intrusive questions to marginalised groups including the transgender community
Five authentic ways workplaces can celebrate Black History Month
Celebrate Black History Month with initiatives that can educate and boost inclusion.
Passive aggression is destructive but hard to prove
Passive-aggressive behaviour is insidious, toxic and destructive, yet can be difficult to prove because it is often partially disguised, subtle or nuanced.
The dangers of power dynamics in the workplace
You might not realise it, but power dynamics in your office could be slowly destroying your company culture by breeding an environment of fear and mistrust.
Stop talking about mental health!
Employers shouldn’t be encouraging mental health chats at work, without truly understanding the risks.
Don’t burn your bridges: How to quit your job with dignity
We all have reasons to leave our positions but there are right ways and wrong ways to go about it
