Nine ways to protect working mums and nurture a truly thriving culture
Burnout and lack of flexibility are forcing working mums out of the door and it’s time to take action
Five ways to create an authentic job post for diverse and inclusive hiring
Committing to a diverse workforce means embedding D&I in talent acquisition activities and aligning corporate content and ideals
Let’s embrace gender equity and recommit to driving positive change
This International Women’s Day provides an opportune moment to commit to building and reaping the benefits of a more diverse workplace.
Hiding in plain sight: Are you avoiding being seen at work?
Employers and employees can do more to make themselves seen and heard at work. Here are some tips to find your voice and stand out from the crowd.
A guide to suicide prevention for employers
Suicide is complex so what can organisations do to reduce the risk for their employees?
LGBTQ+ History Month: How to boost allyship through education and training
Education is a powerful tool for addressing deeply ingrained prejudices and boosting allyship – so let’s use it.
TSB and HSBC UK lead groundbreaking initiatives to better support working carers
Groundbreaking initiatives signal a changing attitude to working carers.
McDonald’s pledge to tackle sexual harassment is a good start but could go further
McDonald’s has committed to tackling recent sexual harassment claims. But something is missing from its response…
How should HR at Shell Energy, Asda and Royal Mail navigate the ‘redundancy risk’ period?
Shell Energy is among the latest to announce a large number of jobs at risk of redundancy. How can their HR teams lead with integrity through this period?
How to banish a fear culture from your workplace
Is fear dominating your workplace? We explore how to ensure the psychological safety of your employees.
Five ways to evolve your diversity and inclusion efforts in 2023
What were 2022’s DEI wins and what will we take forward into this year? Joanne Lockwood gives us her predictions.
Three HR trends to embrace in 2023
To help HR remain resilient in the year ahead, here are the top three trends to keep on your radar.
Uncomfortable truths about climbing the career ladder as a Black woman
Being Black and being a woman means climbing the corporate career ladder is twice the challenge. HR needs to step up if we ever want to change the status quo.
Maradona once hailed football a religion. Does employment law agree?
When is an obsession a religion? And what does that mean with regard to discrimination?
Making life sustainable for staff: Understanding unemployment, inflation and dissatisfaction
Understanding how to manage unemployment and staff dissatisfaction is imperative in an unsettled business landscape
Why leaving your professional comfort zone will help advance your career
Philippa White discusses the perils of the comfort zone, and how stepping out of our personal and professional safe places can reap rich rewards.
Meet the finalists for the Culture Pioneer of Inclusion Award
Now that the finalists for the Culture Pioneer of Inclusion Award have been announced, we share the inspirational stories behind the entries.
The unequal mental health toll: a growing crisis for marginalised groups
The theme for World Mental Heath Day is ‘An unequal world’ which explores the difficulties faced by those marginalised groups within our workplace.
Diversity, equality and inclusion: Taking a data-driven approach that addresses intersectionality
We need to get specific when tackling DE&I. For real change to occur, leaders need to be deliberate and specific in the strategies they implement.
Equality, diversity and inclusion: Why HR needs to take centre stage
HR teams have a crucial role to play in equality, diversity and inclusion. It’s our job to make sure this isn’t viewed as a one-off ‘tick box’ exercise.
