Why a constraints culture is better for innovation

When it comes to innovation, resources are simply not the differentiator. It doesn’t particularly matter how much money and resources you have, or, how long a time period you have to work on a...

Meta accused of spin over hot-desking announcement

Technology company Meta's decision to switch employees to a hot-desking policy has highlighted the need for companies to be transparent with their employees.

The power of humour at work

We’re a nation in mourning, united by events which affect all of us, no matter what our politics or allegiances. Such events affect teams in organisations in a wide variety of ways, providing a leader...

Small experiments may be better than high-risk pilot schemes

Organisations should look to move away from big-budget pilot schemes when trying to introduce new ideas into the workforce.

Build a kind culture (not a nice one)

Striving to build a culture where people are nice to one another seems like a worthy goal. However, does a ‘nice’ culture signal true kindness and respect and genuinely drive wellbeing and success?

Are your anti-bribery and anti-fraud policies up to scratch?

With the pandemic’s knock-on effect lingering and a cost of living crisis underway, many challenges are on the horizon for businesses of all sectors and sizes. As with any economic crisis, the...

The link between quiet quitting and toxic positivity

The approach to modern work is changing, with new hybrid working patterns blurring the boundaries between work and home. This has led to the rise of the term quiet quitting – and toxic positivity...

Cryptocurrency fraud sparks concerns over adoption of new tech

A headline-making workplace cryptocurrency fraud has reignited debate on how far employer policies should change to guard against the impact of evolving technologies at work.

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Quiet firing trend suggests disengaged UK workers

Discussions around the phrase quiet quitting have led to a trend of workers sharing their quiet firing stories, where organisations do the bare minimum for an employee with the intention of forcing...

How new prime minister Liz Truss can build a healthy culture when taking over a divided team

Stepping into a high profile role and inheriting a fractured team can be testing for any leader – but as Liz Truss picks up the prime ministerial reins this week, she faces a monumental challenge.

HR lacks confidence in managers’ conversation skills

HR leaders lack confidence in managers’ ability to talk informally with employees about subjects like wellbeing or flexible working arrangements, according to new research.

Companies making it hard for workers to take holiday

Companies are putting their employees at risk of burnout by making it difficult or impossible to take annual leave, according to research by Just Eat for Business.