Is there a ‘Harvey’ in your company? What are you going to do about it?
Research reveals that sexual harassment in organizations isn’t typically caused by one “bad apple,” but rather by cultural norms that allow many people to rationalize unethical behavior. HR leaders must actively establish strong behavioral standards and psychological safety to prevent a toxic culture where misconduct becomes normalized and overlooked.
Mindfulness in the workplace – taking a grassroots approach
Mindfulness has become mainstream in UK workplaces, with major corporations like Google, IKEA, and HSBC offering programs to employees. While large-scale initiatives are common, a grassroots, employee-led approach can be equally effective, allowing mindfulness practices to develop naturally through workplace groups.
The career pitfalls of opening up about mental health at work
Employees who disclose mental health issues at work risk negative career consequences, with 8% facing dismissal, demotion, or disciplinary action. A Mind Culture survey found 51% received no support from their manager, and only 46% felt comfortable discussing mental health with supervisors, highlighting critical workplace support gaps.
OCD Awareness week: challenging the stigma at work
OCD Awareness Week highlights the gap between public perception and reality: while many trivialize OCD as mere tidiness, sufferers experience debilitating cycles of intrusive thoughts and compulsions that trap them 24/7. Creating OCD-friendly workplaces requires challenging stigma and supporting employees who may hide their condition due to shame around taboo obsessions like contamination or violence.
How does technology affect your emotional stability?
Excessive internet use can impair emotional intelligence by disrupting balanced brain function and creating addiction-like dependency. Reducing screen time through digital detoxes may improve emotional self-awareness, self-management, and relationship quality for both children and adults.
Why compassionate leaders do come first
Compassionate leaders who practice self-compassion develop greater resilience and motivation while avoiding the harmful effects of chronic self-criticism. Research shows that self-directed anger and resentment trigger prolonged cortisol release, impairing problem-solving and damaging long-term health—making self-compassion essential for effective leadership.
Employee perspectives: an accountant’s view on KPMG’s HR team
A former KPMG accountant shares her perspective on working in finance and HR practices, discussing the mental stimulation of the role, challenges with changing regulations, and how employers can support employee development through qualifications and work-life balance initiatives.
Compassion – great at work, but for whom?
Compassion in healthcare and social care improves patient outcomes and job satisfaction, but can lead to compassion fatigue among professionals. Research shows that while compassionate care benefits both service users and caregivers, practitioners must prioritize self-compassion to prevent burnout and maintain wellbeing.
Employee perspectives: “I’m quietly hoping for a revolution.”
An NHS nurse and trade union representative shares concerns about inadequate organizational support, staffing shortages, and low pay in the healthcare sector, calling for greater investment in employee wellbeing and education.
It’s not just about toilets! How to make a trans and non-binary inclusive workplace
Creating an inclusive workplace for trans and non-binary employees goes far beyond providing gender-neutral toilets. True inclusion requires comprehensive policies, supportive leadership, inclusive benefits, and intentional celebration of trans and non-binary staff throughout the organization.
“I usually choose one day a week where I make it my goal to only focus on one task at a time.”
Dana Zelicha, an organizational psychologist and mindfulness expert, shares her daily routine focused on presence and single-tasking. She dedicates one weekly “Unitasking Day” to focus on one task at a time, avoiding multitasking’s proven 40% productivity decrease, while maintaining morning mindfulness practices and digital detox habits.
Four reasons to ‘diet’ your internet consumption
Taking regular breaks from screens and the internet benefits families in measurable ways. A father shares how his family’s tech-free days have led to improved happiness, better health, increased safety, and stronger academic performance among their children.
Working from home? Research finds employee self-regulation is the key to success
Research on remote work reveals that employee self-regulation and managerial trust are critical to teleworking success, with full-time remote workers performing as well as office-based employees when given autonomy and minimal oversight.
Book review: The Sleep Revolution: Transforming your Life, One Night at a Time
Arianna Huffington’s “The Sleep Revolution” makes a compelling case for prioritizing sleep as essential to professional success and well-being. Combining personal narrative with research on productivity, health, and workplace culture, this book is particularly valuable for HR leaders and business professionals seeking to transform organizational work-life practices and their own performance.
Why is financial wellbeing growing and what are employers doing?
Financial wellbeing is becoming a priority for employers due to rising living costs, younger workers lacking financial literacy, and the connection between financial stress and mental health. Organizations are expanding support through flexible benefits, financial education programs, and practical solutions like housing loans and pension planning to improve employee engagement and retention.
Are we nearly there yet? Measuring progress on your journey to agile performance management
Agile performance management requires tracking progress through regular check-ins and quality conversations, but many organizations skip measurement systems to reduce paperwork. Metrics, trends, and insights reveal whether your shift to agile practices is creating engagement and driving toward high-performance culture.
“We use data insights to inform priorities in our people and talent agenda,” says law firm HR Director
Gowling WLG’s HR Director explains how the law firm uses data insights to prioritize its people and talent agenda, helping them climb the Best Workplaces rankings. The firm maintains strong culture through mergers by establishing shared values and focusing on communication and collaboration around strategy.
Let’s get the ball rolling on mental health in the workplace
HR professionals need to create a workplace culture that encourages employees to disclose mental health conditions. With one in four UK workers experiencing mental health issues annually, opening lines of communication enables employers to provide necessary support and reasonable adjustments while improving productivity and retention.
Getting back on the right track – the hidden benefits of training for a charity walk
Training for a charity walk while managing Addison’s Disease offers unexpected professional benefits beyond fundraising. The physical challenge helps counter workplace perceptions about illness and allows you to control your own narrative during the return-to-work process.
Book review: The Resilience Pocketbook
The Resilience Pocketbook delivers practical tips and techniques across 110 bite-sized pages to help managers and team leaders build personal and organizational resilience. Covering four dimensions of resilience—physical, mental, emotional and social—the handbook provides accessible self-assessment tools and psychological techniques for navigating workplace challenges. Well-presented and immediately actionable, it’s a useful resource for HR professionals and business leaders seeking to strengthen their resilience and that of their teams.
