Netflix terminations and the issues of transparency, psychological safety and venting

Is transparency at work a good thing, or should some things be kept private?
Company culture: how and why bad HR can bring down a promising merger

Company culture is an often-overlooked part of the merger process, so it’s down to HR teams to ensure the transition is as smooth as possible.
Overlooked and undervalued – why ‘quiet leadership’ could be the answer to your culture problem

There is now a new type of leadership on the block that we should respect and value just as much as conventional leadership styles.
The good, the bad and the ugly: three lessons from pandemic HR faux pas

The good, the bad and the ugly of people-focused decision making during the pandemic.
Beyond employee experience: A practical framework for embracing ‘people experience’

‘Employee experience’ means different things to different people and is not fully inclusive. Should employers instead use the term ‘people experience’?
Beware the culture trap: what HR gets wrong about corporate culture

Company culture is important, but there are pitfalls that come with it.
How to uncover hidden workplace conflict and facilitate constructive conversations

In the new world of work, traditional formal resolutions are out, and a more informal, compassionate approach is in.
Employee experience is driven by empathetic leaders in the new world of work

A more human-centred approach to leadership is needed as we return to the office.
Why the future of business and HR is indefinitely tied to the human experience

Where do leaders and companies need to focus their efforts to achieve strong, healthy and lasting success?
Five ways HR leaders can help banish a bullying culture

BrewDog is the latest brand to be outed for its ‘culture of fear’ and bullying of staff. How can HR leaders stop this toxic behaviour in its tracks?
Why it’s time to tackle the workplace taboos of miscarriage, menstruation and menopause

If we want real inclusion, we have to stop treating womens’ biological and social issues as no-go areas of conversation in the workplace.
Four ways to celebrate and engage with multiculturalism at work

Four ways organisations can develop a more positive mindset so that multiculturalism is celebrated rather than just a target to reach.
Men’s Health Week: How can HR help close the gender health gap

How can businesses better support men’s mental health in the Covid era?
Spirituality in the workplace: should organisations avoid or embrace it?

Hiring ‘spiritual consultants’ to help create more meaningful work has become one of the latest business trends. Should HR avoid this craze?
Company culture: the not-so-secret key to future-proofing your organisation

Strategic planning and implementation requires a firm grasp of your organisational culture.
Pride Month: how HR professionals can better support the LGBTQ+ and drag community

Six tips for HR professionals to improve inclusion of the LGBTQ+ and drag community at work.
Technology: the ultimate culture enabler?

Building better organisational cultures requires the right technology, but how do you know what’s right for the culture you want to build?
How to cultivate a creative company culture – and why it’s vital for success

It’s proven that creative companies have more engaged employees, so how can you cultivate a creative culture?
Why HR should cultivate rebellious employees, not control them

Why creating a rebellious corporate culture is key to future-proofing your business.
Does a culture of activism scare you or inspire you?

Does a culture of activism scare you or inspire you?