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.
Young, keen, LGBTQ+ and proud… and going back in the closet to start their careers
As we hope to move past Covid face masks, why should young LGBTQ+ people feel they have to wear an orientation mask?
Pride 2021: HR’s role in supporting LGBTQ+ employees at work
Explore HRZone’s calendar of activity to support Pride 2021.
Pride Month: how HR professionals can better support the LGBTQ+ and drag community
Six tips for HR professionals to improve inclusion of the LGBTQ+ and drag community at work.
The impact of marginalisation on imposterism in the workplace
Marginalised diverse employees tend to experience the highest levels of imposterism in the workplace. How can we tackle this?
Diversity and inclusion: the actions needed in 2021 to shift the dial on race at work
Key actions to address racial injustice in our organisations.
The mental health cost of ‘masking’ and racism in the workplace
Cultural ‘masking’ in the workplace is a by-product of racism – it needs to stop.
How HRZone’s Culture Pioneers spearheaded progressive change
Find out how our Culture Pioneers have spearheaded positive change in response to the pandemic.