How bragging can help or hurt your reputation

It seems like everyone is bragging about their good deeds. But what effect does bragging to co-workers have on your reputation?

Veronica Hope-Hailey: building trust is key to meaning

Leaders must swiftly respond to ethical crises and rebuild trust in business, says Veronica Hope-Hailey

Organisations must be proactive when it comes to culture change

Organisations must be open, transparent and courageous when it comes to changing their cultures

Toby Peyton-Jones: HR must be aware of 'megatrends'

Technological change, the dominance of human capital, and culture's role in business are key issues going forwards

David Hazlehurst at HR Tech: "admit it when things go wrong"

It is HR's responsibility to ensure their business is "sincere, authentic and genuine," according to David Hazlehurst, partner at digital agency Ph.Creative

The pitfalls of being too nice at work

Over politeness in the workplace could be harming your business

Building a winning team: What HR can learn from sport

Some of the principles that guide the most successful athletes and teams can form the foundations of an effective workforce. Sport is a wonderful educator and HR can learn much from it. Whether it's...

Can the real NHS please stand up?

When you hear someone mention the NHS, what do you think? A failing institution, always in the media with insurmountable problems? Or an institution your friends and family speak fondly of, that...

The danger of overcommitment

All organisations want their employees to be loyal and committed. The danger is that this can lead to an environment where ethically dubious instructions are carried out without question.