Reputation in the balance: rethinking corporate governance

In light of bad practice at some large organisations, corporate governance needs to be seen as less of a box-ticking exercise and more an integral, people-focused part of business

Putting theory into practice: Trust

Bath School of Management's Veronica Hope Hailey and BBC Worldwide people director Kirstin Furber talk trusted leadership

Case study: Building culture at a global start-up

Hiring people who exhibit selflessness and respect, and encouraging more personal modes of communication between international colleagues, have helped Pocketmath build a strong cultural identity

TEST Same-sex parents need inclusivity drives

TEST HR teams are always looking to create the most inclusive workplace cultures possible, but same-sex parents are likely to feel less supported.

Dress codes and special event policies go into HR Room 101

Inji Duducu and Gary Cookson banish their most hated HR policies to Room 101

Working carers: a problem for organisations?

There is still an assumption that becoming a working carer is basically a problem – both for the organisation and for the individual. But they should be viewed as an opportunity, says Leah Tomkins

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Case study: Training for EQ at ING Group

Trust in banks is low, but greater levels of EQ among employees could help win it back

The importance of work with purpose for Gen Y

If your values don't live up to Gen Y's expectations they'll let their feet do the talking. Here's HR's role in purpose:

Hot topic: HR and the Sports Direct Scandals, part two

After an expose of the appalling working conditions in its warehouses, Sports Direct's share price plunged

Hot topic: HR and the Sports Direct scandals

After an expose of the appalling working conditions in its warehouses, Sports Direct's share price plunged

Volunteer experience must be one of mutual reward

Girlguiding chief executive Julie Bentley on personal development opportunities for volunteers, harnessing pre-existing organisational values, and lack of female role models

Goffee and Jones: Why should anyone work here?

Professors Rob Goffee and Gareth Jones explain how to ensure people really want to work for your organisation