US gymnast Simone Biles described the atmosphere in Paris' Bercy Arena during the Olympic balance beam final as "awkward" and said it had a negative impact on her performance. How can HR help create...
The current violent climate in the UK is unsettling for the majority of us. What is the role of organisations, and specifically HR, if any, in this context?
An online trend of ‘auditing’ business by filming workplaces is becoming increasingly popular, resulting in heated debates with workers that can become viral on social media. As forewarned is...
The number of tribunal claims that involved whistleblowing rose by 92% between 2015 and 2023, the Financial Times reported (29 July 2024). We asked commentators how HR can resolve whistleblowing...
When HR leaders are guiding organisations through a restructure, they must not neglect line manager support.
Psychometric data shouldn’t be consigned to HR files after recruitment, it’s a valuable source of insight that should be regularly revisited to build stronger teams, develop talent, and pinpoint...
How far are you willing to go to get your employees back to the office?
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has released a new standard to help employers safeguard employees.
Following a series of leadership departures and absences, the Post Office has decided to make short-term hires in key positions. Why?
A quarter (25%) of HR leaders cited business growth, change and transformation as their top concern, a study by management specialist platform, the Talent Labs, has shown (24 June).
Are UK employers ready to adopt a US-style approach to supporting people in addiction and recovery?
When Einstein discovered the theory of relativity, he was not at his desk tinkering with his calculator. He was sitting on a train, watching light bounce.
