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.
Disability inclusion: A business opportunity hiding in plain sight
By establishing tangible objectives and holding themselves accountable, companies can drive collective momentum towards more accessible and inclusive workplaces
KPMG redundancies: Looking under the bonnet at company culture
Redundancies aren’t always the result of short-sighted decision making or a culture problem, but they can be.
Israel-Hamas war: How to defuse workplace tensions
HR managers need to act before opposing beliefs erupt into conflict in the workplace.
Russell Brand allegations highlight trend of shoddy workplace investigations
The accusations against Russell Brand have reignited the debate about reporting inappropriate behaviour at work.
World Values Survey: Living to work or working to live?
Recent research shows British employees are most likely to say ‘we don’t live to work’.
Employee pushes back on natural hair colour policy with “terrible wigs”
Delving into the dos and don’ts of employer dress codes.
Jimmy Fallon: What to do with superstar employees who are toxic
Another day, another toxic leader outed. This time, Jimmy Fallon. How can we handle toxic employees in such high-profile situations?
The BBC was right to protect presenter’s identity – employers must take care not to breach trust
Following reports of Huw Edwards’ suspension, we explore why confidentiality and care are paramount during a disciplinary investigation.
Five of the weirdest HR queries from around the world
HR’s role is much more multifaceted than many assume and extends to some bizarre disputes.
#ExploreChange: A campaign to transform UK workplace culture
Real guidance, achievable steps to help you start your workplace culture journey
Gary Lineker vs BBC: Don’t play against the powerful personal brand
What lessons can employers take from the BBC’s rather embarrassing own goal?
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…
Mystery lunch thief at the BBC takes office drama to new spicy heights
Kate Palmer reports on the lunch thief currently plaguing the BBC, whilst bringing a few HR home truths to the field of office lunch larceny.
New strike cover rules will erode workers’ rights
Workers are going to see significant changes to their rights following the government’s latest ruling on strike cover
Order! Order! Damning report finds former House of Commons speaker John Bercow guilty of bullying
Former House of Commons Speaker, John Bercow, labelled a “serial bully” in a Parliamentary review, shining a light on the issue of bullying in the workplace.
A week in HR: Discrimination, data and Women’s Day
This week, Neil Davey reports on the mixed feelings surrounding the European Court of Justice's ruling on forced retirement, the rising number of unfair dismissal claims and a disturbing case of data misuse. Age discrimination was the top story last week. First of all it was revealed that the number of unfair […]
Friday feeling costs businesses £50m
Employees who slack off on a Friday afternoon are costing UK businesses more than £50 million a year. Top 10 Friday Feeling excuses 1. Business lunch was longer than expected2. I have a meeting on the way home3. Doctor's appointment4. I can work from home as my computer is down5. I am doing some […]
Colborn’s Corner: Up in smoke
Sunday sees the advent of the new rules relating to smoking within England. While I'm sure we all know the main provisions by now, what impact will they have on businesses across the UK as England comes into lines with Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland? How easy will the rules be to apply and will […]
November news in brief
To go to a story click on the link below: Acas launches free online learning tool Acas launches free online learning toolIn just under seven years only a fifth of the workforce will be white, able-bodied, male and under 45 – that's why Acas has launched its first, free, online learning tool. The e-learning […]
