SHEIN’s fast fashion frenzy: A wake-up call for HR
The SHEIN scandal should act as a wake-up call for businesses. HR can play a vital role in shifting the narrative from a toxic pressure to overperform to sustainable growth that values both people and profits. Here’s how.
Career development enhances talent retention more than ever before
Organisations that invest in continual career development are seeing productivity and talent retention improve, says Victoria Kelleher, Lead Survey Specialist at Brightmine. Are you ready to follow suit?
Supporting employees struggling with PMDD
With little to no treatment currently available to help combat premenstrual dysphoric disorder, employers may want to consider what measures they can implement to help employees who suffer from this condition.
Preventing the ‘next pandemic’ with mental health strategies
Mental Health Awareness Week is a timely prompt for leaders to assess how they are supporting their employee’s mental health. Utilise these strategies to tackle wellbeing support in the workplace.
The AI workplace revolution: Three focus areas
The AI revolution is here, but organisations are struggling to develop practices to integrate the new technology fully and safely into their business. Natasha Wiebusch, Content Marketing Manager at Brightmine, identifies three priority areas.
Under pressure: Why wellbeing is waning among HR professionals
A first of its kind survey set out to investigate the mental wellbeing of HR professionals. The findings were concerning. Dr Jo Burrell explores the pressures eroding emotional wellbeing.
Be more Jürgen: Klopp’s people-first leadership at Liverpool FC
Jürgen Klopp will be stepping down as Liverpool FC manager. During his time in this role, he has transcended the realm of football to become a well-respected and inspiring figure. What lessons can we learn from Klopp to elevate our own leadership skills?
Out with ‘ostriching’, in with tackling challenging conversations head-on
By avoiding awkward conversations, we could be making the situation worse. As uncomfortable as it may feel, we need to communicate and, oftentimes, do so sooner rather than later. Here’s how.
What does being resilient even mean?
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Week, let’s look at the true meaning of resilience and how we can be more resilient.
The business of HR: Navigating the strategic landscape
In this long read article, Hannah Gore explores the industry terrain in the wake of unprecedented change and highlights how HR professionals can become more business savvy to enable them to effectively navigate challenges, align with strategic goals and drive organisational success.
Tech culture: On-site gym or layoffs by email?
Tech companies recruited gifted people into splendid workplaces and then, a few years on, fired them via automated and impersonal emails. What can we learn about culture from such diverse employee experiences?
Why effective leadership starts with looking inwards
How exactly can a ‘good’ or ‘effective’ leader be defined? How we act, manage, engage with others is how we create the conditions which allow others to thrive. This is why, in leadership, we must devote time to self reflection.
Is your workplace culture one of blame?
Unfortunately, it seems that a workplace culture of blame is not uncommon among organisations but it doesn’t have to be that way. By taking steps towards a culture of accountability we can stop playing the blame game and welcome a productive shift in thinking and behaviour.
Becoming agile and responsive in the age of ‘permavucalution’
Through effective workforce planning and development we can ensure we are continuously reflecting on our people’s capabilities. This will equip us to respond confidently and judiciously to present and future challenges.
Why it’s time to rebrand HR
The changing nature of work and business models has applied pressure to HR to truly partner and enable the transformation. But with growing misconceptions of what HR is there to do, is now the time for a rebrand?
Sick note culture and the rise of ‘Corpowelfare’
Gethin Nadin responds to the Prime Minister’s plans to tackle “sick note culture” with government ‘Corpowelfare’ approach.
Identifying the risk factors for suicide within our organisations
Tragically, 6,000 people every year in the UK alone are being lost to something that is now widely described by expert clinicians as preventable – suicide. How can HR professionals understand and mitigate the risk factors?
Ten ways to inspire and encourage intrapreneurship
Organisational innovation has never been more important. Harnessing this means learning from and nurturing our risk taking, visionary and resourceful intrapreneurs. With buy-in and direction from leadership, intrapreneurs can add real knowledge and value to organisations.
The transformative power of trust
Trust begins at the leadership level with executives and senior managers delivering a trusted, safe and secure environment for all staff. Let’s look at the importance of trust and how it can be nurtured.
Reducing pressure and reaching potential with a coaching culture
Rising pressure for managers to be productive all the time is leaving little time for them to stop and listen to their teams. It’s time to switch to a coaching culture where individuals feel listened to, valued and able to reach their full potential.
