Strategic HR

How HR can ensure a fair promotion process

Thames Valley Police force subjected three white British officers to race discrimination by promoting an Asian sergeant to detective inspector without a competitive assessment process, a tribunal has...

"HR needs a PR makeover – here's what we should do about it"

If HR is to succeed, we need to find a way to meet our detractors and build employee trust.

Employees being more demanding is positive, managers say

A quarter (25%) of UK managers reported that their team members have become more demanding in the past year, a survey has revealed. But 87% of managers said it has improved employee engagement and...

Award-winning HR: Best Talent Management Strategy

What does it take to win an HR Excellence Award? In advance of Friday's deadline for entering this year's awards, we share how last year's winner, global PR firm Dentsu, won Best Talent Management...

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HR must support people experiencing baby loss out loud

One in four pregnancies in the UK end in miscarriage. This issue is present in our workforce. But are we having challenging conversations about it, out loud?

Multigenerational workforce suffers from collaboration difficulties

Britain has more generations sharing the workplace than ever before – causing difficulties in communication and collaboration, according to new research.

AI employees: is the world of work ready?

Last month, an American HR software company assigned three AI-powered ‘digital workers’ with employee records, training, performance targets and a human line manager. The scheme sparked much debate...

Award-Winning HR: Best ESG Strategy 2023

What does it take to win an HR Excellence Award? We share how Triodos Bank beat stiff competition to win Best ESG Strategy of the Year 2023.

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Results day: How HR can support young people entering work

As students receive their A-level results this morning (15 August), we asked HR how they can support younger workers entering the workplace.

How can HR facilitate board involvement?

Board members have become more involved in operations since the pandemic, according to research. But how can HR ensure this involvement remains positive and productive?

Strive for contentment at work, not happiness

From the pandemic to the cost of living crisis, we all have to find a way to get through unexpected and uncontrollable events that impact our wellbeing at work. For me, the key is being content...

Award-winning HR: Best Flexible Working Strategy

In the lead-up to the extended deadline to enter our HR Excellence Awards 2024 (23 August), we are sharing how last year's winners impressed the judging panel. Today, we focus on the British Transport...

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