How can HR drive authentic engagement?

A shift from productivity-driven approaches to authentic engagement is gaining momentum. But how can HR leaders effectively champion this transition?

Five practical steps to empower deskless workers

Deskless workers comprise 80% of the global workforce. These workers are relied upon in a multitude of ways across our international economies, yet they are often overlooked in favour of their...

Positive feedback goes beyond the ‘like’ button

Business leaders must prioritise providing meaningful, rather than mindless, feedback.

For real ESG change, we must empower employees

As environmental, social and governance (ESG) priorities become increasingly important, leaders must create ESG champions in their organisations.

New episode: 'Taking the pulse' in a hybrid working age

A new episode of the HR Most Influential podcast has gone live, featuring Tiger de Souza, executive director of people and culture at suicide prevention charity Samaritans.

How Argyll slashed attrition from 30% to 3.5%

Office provider Argyll reduced turnover rates from 30% to 3.5% by bolstering employee recognition, as Honey Wyatt reports.

Exclusive interview: How employee appreciation translates to better business outcomes

Nebel Crowhurst, chief people officer for Reward Gateway, explained how HR can use appreciation to boost employee engagement and improve organisational performance.

HR must encourage working carers to seek support

Encouraging employees who have caring responsibilities to get the support they need is essential.

Can autonomy fix the motivation crisis? 

Disengagement in the UK workplace has staggeringly increased. Studies show that around 90% of employees feel unmotivated at work.

Best of HR books: February 2024

We delve into new book releases to find out what HR has been reading.

Four ways technology can reduce employee turnover

Humans are nothing if not predictable. No matter how well we think we’re hiding our actions, we are, unfortunately, often telegraphing our intentions.

Using staff networks to drive change

Diversity management has come to the forefront of the recruitment and retention strategies for many organisations. As business leaders grapple with talent shortages and ‘quiet quitting’, there is a...