Reframe parenthood: It's a development opportunity, not an inconvenience

It’s high time we changed the narrative around employing parents.

How HR can reclaim DEIB as a priority

There’s no denying that momentum for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) has been hit hard. It seems that, while the desire to make progress is there, the necessary resources and...

"Unapologetically racist" worker sparks extreme-beliefs-at-work debate

The exposure of an “unapologetically racist” HMRC employee has raised questions about how HR and recruiters monitor and hire people with extreme political beliefs.

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Workers don’t believe employers’ ESG promises

Only half (52%) of workers in the UK believe that the way their employer promotes itself is aligned with their actions towards ESG issues, according to research from insights agency Opinium.

Don’t shut down conversation about divisive issues

Though it's tempting to try and shut down workplace conversations about divisive issues, stifling conversation is unlikely to be successful.

Bridging the culture gap: How to align company values with employee experience

Crafting and communicating corporate values is a core focus for many HR professionals and C-suite leaders, but recent research suggests that the preoccupation with values is not paying off.  

How HR and leadership can transform internal communications

Traditional internal communications have a reputation problem: they’re often stiff, robotic and about as engaging as watching paint dry. Here's what HR should do about it.

How to stop toxic leaders' impact on culture

The coverage of allegations against Gregg Wallace has been a stark reminder of one of the most important and difficult distinctions every HR leader needs to make when trying to navigate and prevent...

Solidarity, not identity, drives EDI progress

Can we in the UK learn anything from the US political climate after Trump’s election win that applies to work, and the issues that leaders have to deal with? I think we can.

Employers must manage alcohol at work events

As the holiday season approaches, many workplaces will host social events that aim to foster connection and strengthen culture.

Gen Z is teaching leaders how to lead

Every time I hear a leader bemoan their Gen Z employees, I want to ask them a simple question: when did setting boundaries become a character flaw?

How to support the wellbeing of our youngest people

The growth in the number of Gen Z employees in the UK workplace means that employers are facing a mental health crisis that will worsen unless they take steps to help their youngest members of staff.