Strategic HR

Grievance procedures make workplace conflict worse

CEO of The TCM Group David Liddle warned that many organisations' processes around conflict are not fit for purpose and urged HR to rethink them

Unilever SVP HR: HR now entering the ‘paradox wave’

There have been seven waves of HR and employee relations. In the latest wave HR and unions must work together more closely

The new UK Corporate Governance Code

The Code sets out that for accounting periods starting on or after 1 January 2019 the board should:

Fertility support should be a statutory right, say HRs

Research shows that HR professionals recognise the value of fertility support in the workplace, but employees feel that this is lacking

It's difficult but necessary to get the best leaders

Getting the best people in leadership jobs continues to be the simplest and most effective way to fix a business

Third of young women think a STEM career would be boring

A significant proportion of young women are reluctant to enter STEM careers because of gender barriers, meaning UK employers are missing out on vital talent

Female and younger leaders more susceptible to imposter syndrome

More than a third (36%) of leaders experience frequent or high levels of 'impostor feeling' (IF), according to Heriot-Watt University and the School for CEOs research

Calling time on NDAs in discrimination cases

NDAs were created to protect trade secrets. They should not be used to silence victims, hide harassment or protect perpetrators

The Companies (Miscellaneous Reporting) Regulations 2018

?These came into force in January 2019, with most reporting generally beginning in 2020 (apart from CEO pay ratios)

International case study: Digitalising L&D at Faurecia

At automotive parts manufacturer Faurecia, L&D was overhauled to make educational content easily and quickly available to all staff at any time

Young people working while mentally unwell

Two reports have suggested young people are more likely to work while mentally ill, with some fearing they'll be labelled 'snowflakes'