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D&I | How inclusive communication can revolutionise workplace culture

Effective communication is at the heart of any thriving workplace culture. However, colleagues often see through meaningless platitudes and performative actions in today's diverse and dynamic...

Recruitment | Phillip Schofield scandal: HR's legal duty in nepotism

The news surrounding ITV and the departure of Phillip Schofield has sparked rumours of nepotism within the broadcast media giant - what are the drawbacks and legalities of it?

Mediation | How to have positive conflict at work

Workplace conflict happens in all organisations. Contrary to what many of us believe and often experience, conflict is normal, inevitable and not inherently negative.

Culture | How the CBI can turn its weaknesses into strengths

It was great to see that the CBI secured strong support from its members on Tuesday, with 93% strongly backing the organisation’s new reform plans, following the recent sexual misconduct crisis.

Employment law | HR needs to do more to protect workers from abuse from third parties

In the wake of the #MeToo scandal, the UK government pledged to review the law on sexual harassment to assess its effectiveness.

Recruitment | Why we need to ditch the job description

Throughout my career, I’ve written, reviewed, edited, and formally evaluated hundreds of job descriptions and role profiles. And do you know what? I don’t think I’ve ever met a job description that I...

Burnout | Employees not taking annual leave should raise alarm bells for HR

When it comes to annual leave, there are two types of people: those who plan their time off meticulously and make the most of their paid time off, and those who don’t.

Outsourcing | How to get the most out of your recruitment agency

HR teams and recruiters have always gone hand in hand. Like Ant and Dec, Torvill and Dean, or Laurel and Hardy, it’s hard to imagine one without the other. That’s because, together, they deliver a...

EDI | Embrace the glass balcony to ensure equitable outcomes

Roianne Nedd, global director of diversity and inclusion at Oliver Wyman, shares the way a maximum transparency and inclusion approach can improve equity at work.

Tech | Technology: the great enabler or the burdensome beast?

An engaged workforce is the driving force behind every successful business. And the HR team is at the forefront of ensuring good employee engagement, from supporting an effective performance cycle,...

D&I Clinic | The art of inclusive interviewing

The D&I Clinic is a space for HR professionals to anonymously air their challenging D&I questions. Our guest expert Yvonne Smyth discusses ways to make interviews more inclusive.

Wellbeing | Three ways to ease career anxiety this Mental Health Awareness Week

Last month hosted Mental Health Awareness week, and this year’s theme was anxiety. Anxiety is experienced in many forms, but one kind often overlooked is career anxiety: worry and self-doubt...