Workforce online activism on the rise

Organisations see the rise of online activism as a threat to reputation and profits, but few have any guidelines in place around employee use of social media

HRD's pocket guide to... product management

The HRD’s pocket guide series offers an explanation of areas outside day-to-day HR that business-savvy HRDs need to have a handle on

Why treating people well could save lives

Organisations stand to gain a financial return from shifting to more humane management, but more importantly it could save lives

Shy people misunderstood at work

There should be far greater awareness of shyness in the workplace and it should be treated as a D&I issue, according to coach, author and speaker Nadia Finer

How to equip tourism employees with green skills

Employers are training employees in sustainability to help futureproof their businesses against climate change and environmental concerns

Overcoming trouble in paradise: Recruitment and culture at WeWork

Co-working unicorn WeWork has had a rough few months. But it’s introducing HR processes and making recruitment more strategic

Managing time in meetings

As research shows that managers spend 15% of their time in meetings, here’s how to better manage meeting time in your organisation

Hot topic: Preventing knife crime, part two

In April the Office for National Statistics revealed that knife crime hit its highest level since records began in 2011

BBC group HRD: HR's opportunity to influence never greater

At the CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition HRD panellists spoke on good work, the HR skillset and leadership for long-term organisational health

Hot topic: Preventing knife crime

In April the Office for National Statistics revealed that knife crime hit its highest level since records began in 2011

Employees reluctant to discuss financial worries

Employers must tackle the stigma around talking about money concerns at work and create employee benefits packages that improve the financial wellbeing of the workforce

Zelda Perkins on tackling harassment: "You just have to do it"

At Women Mean Business Live a panel discussed non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and HR's role in stamping out harassment and bullying