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.
The power of habits and rituals in company culture

How can we encourage better workplace habits and rituals that support a great company culture? Deborah Hartung outlines five important steps.
Bruce Daisley to deliver keynote at Culture Pioneers Leadership Forum 2024, featuring Disrupt London

Bruce Daisley, Sunday Times bestselling author and workplace culture speaker will deliver a keynote address at the Culture Pioneers Leadership Forum 2024, featuring Disrupt London. Join us on 13th November to gain fresh perspectives and make valuable connections in the world of HR and culture.
Keeping movement in mind: Mobilities and the employee experience

Movements or ‘mobilities’ are an important part of the employee experience, with implications for workers’ identities and wellbeing. How can HR better address global mobility through its practices and policies? Tom Calvard, HRM Lecturer at the University of Edinburgh Business School, explores…
Lessons from LEGO – what brought them back from the brink

In 2003 LEGO was on the verge of bankruptcy. Twenty years later it is still smashing double-figure growth. Ella Overshott shares how their purpose and culture drive transformed LEGO and underpins their success today.
#ImpactMatters: Four top players in workplace diversity and inclusion

Many organisations struggle to deliver impact on their diversity and inclusion efforts. But not these four companies.
A pale, male – hopefully not stale – EDI tale

Andrew Loveless provides a ‘pale, male’ (hopefully not stale) EDI leadership perspective – revisited three years on.
Modern workplace culture trends: Becky Norman on HRchat podcast

Our very own Becky Norman, Managing editor of HRZone, joins the HRchat podcast to discuss four commonalities among people-focused, high-performing organisations.
2024 Culture Pioneer Awards shortlist announced

It’s time to reveal the finalists for this year’s Culture Pioneer Awards programme…
Leadership’s role in organisational resilience

Investing in the resilience of leaders is a strategic move that can yield significant returns for any organisation. When leaders are resilient, they can inspire and lead their teams through any challenge, ensuring the organisation not only survives but thrives.
Burnout: How to spot the signs and prevent it in the workplace

When burnout hits, it not only throws your employee a curveball, but it has an impact on your business too. Here’s how to prevent burnout and support those recovering from it.
OOO is on – but how can you actively recharge your mind and body?

Somia International Co-founder, Karden Rabin, explores how to prioritise your OOO time for mental and physical health.