Strategic HR

View the gender gap as productivity gap

Many firms suffer a ‘glass pyramid’ effect with women concentrated in the lowest-paid roles

What does Donald Trump teach us about leadership?

Charisma can inspire devotion. But what are the dangers of this quality and what attributes do we want leaders of organisations to have?

Employers not embracing flexible working

Flexible working was found to be the top benefit that people look for when considering a new role

Performance ratings: Blessing or curse?

Many firms are ditching performance ratings, but does this miss how effective they can be if done right?

Getting performance management right

The biggest challenge with performance management is getting people to believe in the process

Workplace digital tools stressful and confusing to use

The UK was found to be the most pessimistic country in terms of workers' digital confidence

Dame Kelly Holmes: Why you need a 'winning mindset' in business

Holmes believes her determination to succeed in sports can be applied to the business world

Internal talent development is key to tackling gender diversity

Pushes to boost diversity can be detrimental to efforts to develop female talent from within

Mental ill health: The line manager's role

With the right guidance line managers are ideally placed to foster a climate conducive to mental wellbeing

Career planning – the elephant in the room?

With the rise of the gig economy HR needs to acknowledge the elephant in the room: people's need to move on

Younger employees more affected by workplace stress

50% of Gen Y workers reported heightened stress at work, compared with 44% of Gen X and 35% of Baby Boomers

Is it ethical to track employee behaviour?

Some think behaviour tracking benefits both employer and employee, while others warn of unscrupulous use