Defining your organisational values

The most effective values are those that surface ways of working that already exist, and define some aspirational aspects

Why HR professionals are losing their humanity

Unfortunately most people work in medieval, fear-driven cultures

Hierarchical cultures stifle innovation, say experts

?HR must steer away from hierarchical work cultures to survive uncertain times, according to director of learning at the Corporate Research Forum (CRF) Nick Holley

Managers failing to set targets

Research calls into question managers' approaches towards staff development

Boards unsure of company culture

?Boards often struggle to understand the culture of their organisations, research has found

Making radical honesty work: Top tips

HR magazine recently explored radical honesty in the workplace. Cath Kidston people director Alex Snelling offers his advice on the topic

Employee engagement biggest obstacle for 2018

?Engagement topped the list of topics causing the most concern for the year ahead

Working a treat: HR at pladis Global

When consolidating several confectionery brands it’s important to find the perfect recipe of individual HR practices and universal global policies

Reflections on Harvey Weinstein: Do you have a bullying culture?

Wilful blindness means bullying and harassment is more common in business culture than many would expect

Purpose and 'onlyness': Q&A with Nilofer Merchant

Thinkers50 thinker and HRD Summit keynote speaker Nilofer Merchant discusses how organisations can help employees find their purpose

Marston's home-brewed employer brand

An employer brand revamp with a shot of staff autonomy was just the tonic this pub operator needed

Having a shared vision saved our organisation

The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust asked staff what sort of organisation it needed to be to thrive in a competitive environment