Exploring the OD concept of 'use of self'

?The concept of use of self (UoS) has been core to the practice of organisational development since the beginning

Why retention still matters amid digital tech

To facilitate long-term and consistent growth HR has a vital role in retaining employees who have accumulated business-specific knowledge and skills

How to make the CEO-HRD relationship rock solid

Rather than HR playing second fiddle to the CEO, there should be bonds of equality and trust

Liberty Global EVP: Long-term careers a thing of the past

Organisations must give employees the opportunities they want if they're to retain the best talent, according to Liberty Global's Enrique Rodriguez

The importance of intersectionality in HR

While some great progress has been made in D&I, HR must ensure further efforts are intersectional and don’t risk putting staff in a box

Are humane organisations more customer-centric?

Customer-centricity involves technology, data analytics, the right mindset and leadership style, and a culture shift

How we achieved a zero gender pay gap at St Mungo's

Culture, selection processes, performance management, diversity training, a transparent pay system and flexi-time have all contributed

Just one in seven roles advertised as flexible

Progress has been slow on advertising flexible positions, with jobs in HR falling below the average

Setting the stage for change: D&I and family-friendly working at the National

The National Theatre and the performing arts have some insightful learnings to share on D&I and flexible working. But the sector also has issues to overcome

Four-day week popular with three-quarters of UK workers

While research shows employees are in favour of a four-day week and increased flexibility, most firms still only offer traditional working hours

Ten ways HR can prepare for an economic downturn

With some economists warning we could be approaching a post-Brexit recession, HR should begin to prepare now

We in local government HR can't just do what we've always done

Processes are designed with good intent but they often become barriers, encouraging perverse behaviour that undermines what we hoped to achieve