McDonald's anti-sexual harassment pledge with the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), though laudable in principle, misses the mark.
No one wants to return to the crisis conditions the world faced three years ago but, as we learn to live with Covid, there is a danger that leaders might lose some of their appetite for change. I...
Covid-19 meant that many employers had to change how they operated. Indeed, many employers are still grappling with agile working and, in particular, getting colleagues back into the office. But this...
We’re often told that one of the main things holding back UK business is the productivity gap – that we produce less per capita than our international competitors.
Salary increases are often an excellent way for businesses to support their employees through a cost of living crisis. The latest ONS figures show that many employers have already awarded salary...
Allegations of toxic leadership are never far from the headlines. Whether it’s politicians bullying colleagues or senior corporate executives creating a negative culture, no organisation is immune...
When we hear the words gig economy our minds often jump to service industries such as food delivery, ride-sharing or even pet sitting.
Business priorities have evolved frequently and rapidly over the past few decades. However, this has proved even more tangible in the last five years, with the Covid-19 pandemic acting as a...
The HR sector will already be aware that the payroll outsourcing trend has been gathering pace over recent years.
The world of work has changed beyond recognition over the past few years, with flexibility pushed front and centre of the conversation. While times have changed, the disconnect between leadership and...
As a parent of a child with disability, navigating a full-time career has raised an array of challenges. From attending doctors’ appointments to balancing the day-to-day complexities of my daughter’s...
Part-time working is becoming increasingly popular for a number of reasons. The pandemic-induced lockdowns forced many employers to reconsider working patterns, leading managers to be more willing to...
