How can HR be more humane?
Showing greater compassion and empathy towards our fellow colleagues will be imperative in the post-pandemic working landscape.
Financial wellbeing policies now close to universal, but impact is limited
New research suggests almost all employers now have a financial wellbeing policy in place, but employees just aren’t feeling the impact.
The new rules for employee engagement
Phil Sproston explores how the pandemic has impacted employee engagement, and what lessons can be learned.
What can HR learn from the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine?
Residing in Poland, Raf Uzar shares how people are coming together to support Ukrainian refugees. What lessons can we take from this humanitarian response?
It’s time to address menstruation in the workplace – period.
It’s International Women’s Day 2022. Let’s break down the taboo surrounding periods and better address menstruation at work.
Women at work: Isn’t it time to close the gender health gap?
Ahead of International Women’s Day tomorrow, Professor Geeta Nargund explores why fertility-related health issues need modernising.
How to support employees amid the Russia-Ukraine war
HR expert Kate Palmer discusses the impact that the the Ukraine-Russia war may be having on employees, and how to support them.
10 quirky employee appreciation ideas
Bring some fun to staff this National Employee Appreciation day with these quirky ideas
Mental health: The importance of person-led support for serious conditions
Support for employees with complex mental health conditions needs to be personalised and dovetail seamlessly with other mental health services.
How HR can stamp out racial bullying in the workplace
As part of Stand up to Bullying Day 2022, Yetunde Hofmann discusses HR’s role in tackling racial bullying in the workplace.
Men’s health in the workplace: Why ‘How are you?’ isn’t going to cut it
Men’s health needs to start in the workplace. The problem isn’t about men’s lack of interest, it’s about them having access to the right health support.
Entries open for 2022 Culture Pioneer Awards: It’s time to show us what your culture is made of
Find out everything you need to know to get involved, including key dates, categories and entry details.
From grievance to mediation: harnessing the potential of informal resolution
Anna Shields discusses how more and more companies are resolving workplace issues through mediation, rather than costly formal processes.
How leaders relate to self, impacts their relationship with others
As a leader, you cannot nurture good relationships with others if you do not build a good relationship with yourself first.
The bank of HR: How to build employees’ financial resilience
In the last year, many people have realised too late the importance of having emergency savings but not everyone is finance-savvy. Here’s how HR can help
Why HR leaders should consider mental health when allocating their budgets for 2022
With 2022 set to be a year of economic growth within the UK, Gill Tanner explains why HR leaders would be wise to invest in mental health support and training.
HR in 2030: What the future of HR holds, and what you need to know for 2022
Analysing recent research and reports provides insights into what HR will look like in 2030, and changes organisations can make now to stay ahead of the game.
Why HR professionals possess the ultimate volunteer skill set
HR professionals have all the skills to really make a difference in certain volunteering roles
Three practical issues with slashing sick pay of unvaccinated employees
Introducing new vaccine-based sick pay policies is not just up for moral debate, it’s also a big administrative burden. Is it worth the bother?
Why inclusive working, not hybrid working, should become the new norm
It may be the new way of working, but hybrid isn’t perfect and it won’t suit everyone