Modern workplace culture trends: Becky Norman on HRchat podcast

Our very own Becky Norman, Managing editor of HRZone, joins the HRchat podcast to discuss four commonalities among people-focused, high-performing organisations.
2024 Culture Pioneer Awards shortlist announced

It’s time to reveal the finalists for this year’s Culture Pioneer Awards programme…
Should more employers be considering dual tracks for progression?

Kellie Plummer, Director of People at Progeny and a Culture Pioneers Award winner, explores the benefits of dual career tracks for both organisations and its people.
You are not alone: Gallup reports 20% of workers are lonely

New Gallup data shows that workplace loneliness is on the rise and likely impacting the wellbeing, engagement and performance levels of employees. Some organisations may see this as an excuse to jump on the ‘return to office’ bandwagon, but confronting this issue will require a far more culture-enriching, data-informed approach.
Navigating the path to culture change: A comprehensive guide

Embarking on a culture change journey requires courage, resilience, time and commitment. By embracing the ongoing expedition of growth and evolution, it’s possible to unlock potential and achieve lasting success. Here’s your guide to managing a successful culture change journey.
Securing investment in company culture: An eight-step checklist

Investment in organisational culture can offer tangible returns on business longevity. Here’s an eight-step checklist for securing senior buy-in and getting the budget approval you need to enrich your culture.
Interview with CEO Pete Weir: Building an inclusive society for tomorrow’s leaders

How can we create a more inclusive society for our children of today and leaders of tomorrow? Pete Weir, CEO of Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust, talks about building an inclusive workplace culture that has a positive ripple effect on the children they teach.
Entries for 2024 Culture Pioneer Awards now open!

This year’s Culture Pioneer award entries have officially opened. It’s time to show us what your workplace culture is made of!
Winners announced for Culture Pioneer Awards 2023

The time has finally arrived for us to reveal the winners of our 2023 Culture Pioneer Awards. Find out who went home with the trophies for their exceptional achievements in organisational culture change…
How HR can bridge the workplace empathy gap

HR can operate as a bridge between leadership and their people but this depends on the ability to productively harness data. How can HR ensure it has a firm grasp on data to effectively advocate for necessary changes?
Performance management, without the tick boxes

Cynicism and rancour surround performance management and the typical appraisal. How can we transition this tiring, bureaucratic process into a fortifying ritual? Quentin Millington shares eight guidelines for a more human way.
How to know if your culture needs work

We know that workplace culture has a defining impact on strategy delivery, but how do you know if your culture is hindering performance so much that it needs investment and focus? Is an engagement survey enough to read the signs?
Five juggling clubs of culture evolution

Quentin Millington invites us to view culture evolution as a skilled juggling act played by managers, with five clubs in motion.
Five ways to overcome management delusion

The time for throwing our traditional management rulebook out the window is long overdue.
Finalists announced for the 2023 Culture Pioneer Awards

Find out who made the shortlist this year and how their enriching change journeys impressed our judges.
Hybrid working: Is two days in the office the magic number?

Employees are now spending on average two days in the office per week. Is this genuinely optimal or are we stuck in default mode?
You can’t change culture, so stop trying

By encouraging people’s assumptions to evolve, people professionals can create lasting value.
Four questions you must answer to achieve an unbeatable culture

If you want to create an unbeatable culture, you need to start by answering four key questions.
Managers, it’s time to do your job

Why culture is your most powerful leadership asset.
Mergers and acquisitions: How to combine two workplace cultures

The coming together of two businesses can be incredibly difficult to pull off and often results in failure. So how can we make it work?