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.
Expect the sticky stuff: How to overcome resistance to change
Struggling to get certain employees ‘on board’ with your change initiative? Ella Overshott, Co-director of Pecan Partnership, shares five steps to overcome resistance and make change stick.
Neuroinclusion in the workplace: An HR guide to supporting cognitive diversity
Drawing insights from neurodivergent individuals and diversity advocates, this guide will help you embrace neurodiversity in the workplace and build an inclusive culture that enables everyone to reach their full potential.
From ‘worst to first’ on Glassdoor: James Ferguson, Wurzak Hotel Group
How can an organisation go from ‘worst to first’ on Glassdoor? James Ferguson, Director of Culture at Wurzak Hotel Group shares the arduous but rewarding journey experienced within his organisation.
Redundancies in the Higher Education sector: Layoffs ‘done well’
As more universities announce redundancies, we unpack how this difficult process can be led in a way that creates the best possible experience for everyone involved.
Entries for 2025 Culture Pioneer Awards now open!
Calling all those driving excellence in workplace culture – the Culture Pioneer Awards programme is back for 2025! This is your chance to showcase your achievements and inspire others to change for the better.
Mental health conversations at work: An eight-step guide for managers
To mark Time to Talk Day 2025, Dr Jo Burrell offers an eight-step guide to help managers facilitate safe, supportive mental health conversations.
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.
Bruce Daisley’s takeaways on 2025 workplace culture trends
What culture trends should we expect to see in the year ahead? In an interview with Bruce Daisley, podcast host of Eat Work Sleep Repeat, we sense check key predictions posed by HR thought leaders, research bodies and tech vendors.
What is ‘everyday experimentation’ and why is it important at work?
Here, we explore why a culture of experimentation is so critical to success, outlining simple steps that organisations and teams can take to achieve it.
Does Meta and Amazon’s diversity rollback signal the death of DEI?
News of Meta and Amazon scaling back their diversity programmes has reignited global debate on the value of workplace diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Is this growing trend signaling the end of corporate DEI?
McDonald’s faces new harassment claims one year after signing pledge with EHRC
Fast-food chain, McDonald’s, is once again facing scrutiny for its abhorrent failure to protect employees from harm, as more workers make claims over sexual harassment.
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.
Teamwork redefined: How to build a collaborative workplace culture
An annual teambuilding event does not support the effective practices of daily teamworking. Andrew Loveless of Pecan Partnership outlines why organisations need to redefine teamwork to drive 360 collaboration, offering seven practical ways to get started.
Break the corporate mould: How authentic employee personality unlocks next-level innovation
Is your organisation slow to innovate? Corporate conformity may be holding you back. Employee engagement consultant Grace Lancer explores how to create a truly creative environment where quirks and individuality are welcome.
HRZone’s 2024 most popular reads
What caught your attention in the 2024 HR sphere? It’s time to reveal our 12 most popular reads on HRZone…
Workplace wellbeing: Stop focusing on individual ‘fixes’ and address the elephant in the room
Most workplace wellbeing solutions put the onus on employees to ‘fix’ their stress levels, but what about the organisation’s responsibility?
How to turn managers into culture catalysts
Managers often feel powerless in effecting cultural change at work. David Liddle, CEO of the TCM Group, shares five practical ways managers can turn themselves in culture catalysts and make a lasting impact.
How to create a winning culture at Man Utd
Over the last 11 years, Man Utd football club has seriously underperformed against its peers and its own expectation. As its about to appoint a new manager, Andrew Loveless outlines how the club might finally create a winning culture (and why the same principles apply to organisational culture).
Winter blues: Protecting mental health as the seasons change
Embrace the winter months ahead with practical tips and a cosy mindset. Nick Elston shares a guide to staying mentally strong and thriving through the seasonal shift.
