How HR can support an organisation when its leader is absent

Following news that prime minister Boris Johnson was rushed into intensive care last week, we look at how organisations cope when their leader is absent

What lessons leaders and HR can learn observing a toxic work environment

A beleaguered home secretary, a press briefing war, explosive resignations, grievance pay-outs and a lawsuit – accusations of a toxic culture in government are dominating headlines.

HR must build psychological safety so employees feel safe speaking up

As an HR professional, you have no doubt noticed that the concept of psychological safety has hit the mainstream.

Older workers seen as costly and unproductive in the workplace

Older workers are often perceived as being less able to work and more expensive than younger workers, according to a Centre for Ageing Better report

HR's role in strategic succession planning

With greater scrutiny on how organisations are governed and led, now is the time for HR to take charge on succession planning

Ensure employees are engaged with the brand

Employees do not want a brand that conveys great things about the customer experience yet ignores the employee experience

Managing employees with career regret

In exploring the psychological processes associated with career regret, research suggests HR professionals can help turn career regret into something more constructive

Hiring and retaining talent CEOs' greatest concern

The biggest internal concern for CEOs in 2020 is attracting and retaining top talent, according to non-profit research group The Conference Board

Who owns gig worker talent management?

As the number of contingent workers grows, it raises the tricky question of whether HR or procurement should manage these individuals

What Millennials want from their career journey

There are three key areas to address if you want to attract, retain and develop young talent

Staff leaving a 'constant battle' for UK firms

?Two-fifths (40%) of UK businesses said they are in a 'constant battle' with staff leaving, according to talent solutions provider Oleeo

People with learning disabilities held back by bureaucracy

People with learning disabilities can offer unique skills to employers but are held back by bureaucratic policies and attitudes, according to Sally Butcher, managing director of social enterprise...