How to support the wellbeing of our youngest people

The growth in the number of Gen Z employees in the UK workplace means that employers are facing a mental health crisis that will worsen unless they take steps to help their youngest members of staff.

Real change starts with measuring business culture

To make a real difference to organisational culture, HR leaders must prioritise data-driven actions and measurable KPIs.

McDonald’s manager questions delivery drivers’ English skills

The campaign group Worker Info Exchange claimed that representatives of McDonald’s bullied, discriminated and exploited Uber Eats drivers after a leaked voice recording showed a manager raising issues...

How to help employees come out safely – if they want to

Companies are increasingly positioning themselves as LGBTQ+ friendly workplaces. While Pride celebrations, inclusive language guides and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies are important...

Does the rise in temporary workers mean the fall of company culture?

As businesses invest in building strong values and a distinct company culture to differentiate themselves in both the customer and talent markets, a growing contingent workforce raises concerns about...

What’s driving DEI pushback, and how can we get it right?

A diverse workforce is more engaged, creative and, ultimately, drives better business results when operating in a truly inclusive environment. So why have diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)...

Employers cannot afford to ignore the gender health gap

The UK has more than 16 million women in employment, so addressing women's unique health needs is not just a matter of health equity – it's a critical factor in fostering productivity, retention and...

Facing the frontline workers’ wellbeing crisis

Abuse and violence levied at UK workers seems to be at an all-time high. Could senior HR teams do more? Megan Tatum investigates.

How can HR deal with annoying colleagues?

Two thirds (66%) of employees reported that colleagues not pulling their weight was the most annoying behaviour at work, according to research by workplace mediation service Acas.

"What if we approached work conversations like improv scenes?"

Can improv help HR professionals manage increasing polarity, and emotionally charged conversations?

Comms to the rescue: How to boost HR's reputation

How can HR leaders build a better reputation for the function, and educate their organisations about what HR is, and does? Honey Wyatt assesses the approaches, and their impact.

Fetish gear or self expression: where do you draw the line on dress code?

Is limiting styles like colourful or shaven hairstyles, or tattoos, acceptable in the modern workplace?