New flexible working regs: kicking companies into touch or simply out of touch?

HR leaders in the UK understand their crucial role in upholding compliance while nurturing a work environment that meets employee expectations.

"Multinational companies need a cohesive approach to employee benefits"

In an era defined by interconnectedness and globalisation, multinational companies find themselves navigating increasingly diverse markets and cultural landscapes.

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How HR leaders can be inclusive for employees observing Ramadan

A well-balanced workforce should reflect the diversity of society, and that means leaders should accommodate the needs of every religion and culture.

Sexism in the city: Lack of progress 'shocking' say MPs

Women working in the London financial sector are forced to put up with “shocking” levels of sexual harassment, bullying and a stagnating gender pay gap, a report by MPs has found.

David Olusoga: Women are workplace changemakers

Women change workplace cultures by their very presence in traditionally male professions, the historian and broadcaster David Olusoga has stated, in the lead-up to International Women’s Day (today, 8...

Embracing Generation Alpha: how HR leaders can prepare the C-suite for the future of work

The countdown has begun. In just five short years, Generation Alpha, the digitally savvy cohort born after 2010, will enter the workforce.

Create a cohesive, diverse growth culture that thrives in a distributed setup

It’s no secret that rapid business growth comes with its own set of HR complications, not least aligning an expanding team towards a common goal.

Time for action: breaking down barriers to gender equality in business

In the wake of the recently released Fortune 500 Europe list, the glaring statistic that women CEOs constitute only 7% of the total is cause for concern. When we delve deeper and look at factors such...

Should leaders make exercise mandatory in the workplace? 

Every Friday, staff at Swedish fashion and sportswear company Björn Borg leave their desks and head for a sweaty hour together at the local gym. 

The importance of accurate job descriptions in building better teams 

During a recent discussion a client quite rightly shed light on a critical aspect of the hiring process that often goes overlooked: the accuracy of job descriptions.

Use positivity to combat job seeking in January

At this time of year, our thoughts turn to the season that brings the nation together – the January sales. But also at this time of year, teams are typically looking for motivation amidst the return...

Gamification can supercharge your leadership

Gamification is one of the buzzwords of the past few years, but can it make a real difference to your leadership and help you drive performance?