Snowflakes or Boundried? The truth about Millennial managers
Millennials now make up the largest group of managers in today’s workforce, yet outdated stereotypes continue to undermine their influence. Ella Overshott, Director of Pecan Partnerships, explores the real traits of Millennial managers, debunks the ‘snowflake’ myth, and offers actionable insights on how organisations can better support and empower this vital generation of leaders.
Stuck in a rut: How to make good decisions, fast
Decisions are the gateway from the present to the future, for organisations, teams and individual managers. In a complex and evolving world, we must be skilled at making sound choices. Quentin Millington of Marble Brook looks at why we get stuck in a rut, and offers practical ways to make good decisions at pace.
You can’t automate compassion: Strong culture starts with human leaders, not AI
As companies across most industries race to adopt AI, are we forgetting that culture, empathy, and leadership can’t be automated?
What Severance teaches us about the dark side of workplace culture
The hit US drama, Severance, takes us deep inside a dystopian workplace – but does it also trigger a twinge of recognition? Leadership expert Deborah Wain shares stark lessons from Apple TV’s hit drama on the realities of employee disconnection at work.
What makes a great Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)?
From education to experience, global industry analyst Kathi Enderes explores The Josh Bersin Company’s latest research on senior HR roles, and what makes a high-performing CHRO.
The Meta whistleblower fallout: How companies can avoid the same fate
Could your organisation be next to make scandalous headlines? Here, Andrew Loveless of Pecan Partnership shares four preventative measures to help you steer clear of a PR crisis.
We need to value our intrapreneurs now more than ever
Entrepreneurs often receive all the praise, while intrapreneurs offer similar value but go unrewarded. Behavioural neuroscientist Dr Lynda Shaw reveals the many talents of intrapreneurs and urges leaders to give them the attention they deserve.
Gen Z myths exposed: It’s time to end the generational blame game
A decade’s worth of data across five working generations exposes the myth that Gen Z is the weakest link at work. Jessica Brannigan, Head of Enterprise People Science at Culture Amp, urges employers to stop playing the generational blame game and pay closer attention to the varying life and career stages of employees.
The 60-hour workweek fallacy: Leaders must stop glorifying overwork
A 60-hour workweek is the ‘sweet spot’, according to Google co-founder, Sergey Brin. In response, Deborah Hartung urges leaders to quit the outdated hustle culture that is harming their business (and people).
Domestic abuse is all our business: How can employers play their part?
NO MORE Week is an international campaign, taking place 3-9 March, aimed at raising awareness about domestic and sexual violence. To recognise this week, Susan Bright, CEO of EIDA (Employers’ Initiative on Domestic Abuse) details the crucial role employers play in supporting victim-survivors.
HR in 2050: From hidden powerhouse to future of the workplace
To secure its future, HR can no longer be the hidden powerhouse of the organisation, warns Gethin Nadin. For HR to bring value and uphold its reputation in 2050, the profession must become its own biggest champion.
Employers lose £24 billion annually due to youth mental health crisis: How can HR respond?
The scale of the youth mental health crisis is increasing, and employers cannot afford to shirk responsibility for this growing problem among young and future workers. Perkbox Vivup’s Karl Bennett (Wellbeing Adviser) and Tracey Paxton (Clinical Director) share HR guidance on confronting this issue.
WEF Future of Jobs Report 2025: A manager’s perfect storm
The World Economic Forum Future of Jobs Report 2025 reveals technological, societal and economic changes shaping the future workplace. Here, Quentin Millington of Marble Brook shares the report’s key highlights along with eight principles to help navigate the challenges ahead.
Uncomfortable realities of decision-making in conflict
We are living through a great deal of unresolved conflict worldwide. With so few strong leadership role models, conflict specialist Jane Gunn looks at 10 tough realities of making decisions during workplace conflicts – and how we can improve.
The business cost of DEI fatigue: Why leaders can’t afford to give up on workplace diversity
To mark Race Equality Week (3-9 February), Raj Tulsiani, CEO of Green Park, urges leaders not to use DEI fatigue as an excuse to pull back on inclusion efforts.
WFH under scrutiny: What does ‘Proper Work’ mean to Ex-M&S boss?
Another jab has been made at remote workers; this time from former M&S boss Lord Stuart Rose. To better understand why some leaders desire a full return to the office, we delve into their inner psyche to explore trust and control issues, and nostalgia for the ‘good old days’.
Five ways to sabotage relationships at work
Good relationships enrich the workplace and help us get things done. But human connections are fragile and common behaviours harm our efforts to build trust. Quentin Millington of Marble Brook examines how we wreck, and how we might protect, our workplace relationships.
Five critical mistakes to watch for in underperforming leaders
Leadership expert Nik Kinley identifies five commonly overlooked areas when assessing leadership performance. Learn how HR can address these issues to help leaders, their teams and the wider organisation thrive.
Your survival guide: Seven strategies to prevent HR burnout in 2025
Seven research-backed strategies to help you prevent and combat HR burnout while fostering resilience and wellbeing in 2025.
10 HR predictions for 2025
What’s coming in the year ahead for HR and the world of work? We share predictions from experts in wellbeing, leadership, culture and transformational HR.
