Strategic HR

Michael Watkins: Transitioning is a core leadership skill

There are eight common transition challenges that most leaders encounter in their professional lifetime

Bundles of energy in HR at BP

The oil and gas giant’s group HRD has a very clear idea of how HR can help the business transform and be fit for the future. Technology, young people and reverse mentoring will all play a part

Technology is “dehumanising” the retail sector

Researchers from the Institute for the Future of Work called for a new model of working amid concerns that managers are being replaced by technology

Back to basics... Awarding bonuses

Our back to basics series brings you top tips from industry experts on the bread and butter areas of HR

Beyond culture to organisation reinvention

Dave Ulrich and Arthur Yeung explain the need for organisation reinvention, and the five roles HR can play in achieving this goal

Ed Balls: Physical and mental health conditions can be useful at work

The former Labour MP shared his experience of learning to manage a stammer in a public role and urged others not to hide their conditions

Managers "afraid" of talking about mental health

The Business Disability Forum (BDF) has launched a new guide to help managers have sensitive conversations about mental health at work

Hot topic: Political conversations at work, part two

Workplaces are becoming increasingly politicised, with research from Jobsite finding that 46% of employees have noticed an increase in political discussion among colleagues

Mental health support needed at all stages of a global assignment

When an employee is stationed abroad there are distinct pressures that can put them under a great deal of stress

Humane organisations are more environmentally responsible

Advanced humane organisations take action on social and environmental issues because it's the right thing to do, not because they're forced to

Hot topic: Political conversations at work

Workplaces are becoming increasingly politicised, with research from Jobsite finding that 46% of employees have noticed an increase in political discussion among colleagues

Employees with mental health issues feel less likely to progress

Research launched ahead of World Mental Health Day shows employers must do more to ensure those with mental health conditions have equal opportunities to progress at work