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Multigenerational workforce | "Work must work for all ages and generations"

Generational dynamics have become a focal point in discussions about the workplace over recent years, posing both challenges and opportunities for business leaders. How can HR foster understanding...

Diversity and inclusion | How can HR support people who identify as Jewish? 

People may be surprised to know that 0.5% of the total UK population identify as Jewish. That's around 300,000 people. This identification can be based on religion, ethnicity or culture.

Recruitment | Why older workers are giving up on traditional recruitment

More than 70% of people aged over 50 indicated ‘yes’ to the question: ‘Is recruitment broken?’ in May 2024. They aren’t wrong.

Culture | Adapt company culture for the remote-work era

A persistent challenge in the remote-work era is the erosion of a sense of belonging among team members. But clinging on to previous office culture is unhelpful. Instead, HR should transform company...

Leadership | HR: Don’t forget about intuition

Think of a time when it was hard to articulate why you were recommending a solution. You just knew it was the right approach to take. As we develop in our careers, we learn to trust the need to...

Representation | Lessons HR can learn from a gender-balanced parliament  

The 2024 UK general election returned the highest number and proportion of female MPs ever recorded: 263 (40%) of the 650 MPs are women, up from 220 in 2019 (+43).

Culture | Who owns the values of a company? Should it be HR?

It's never been more important for companies to have a clear set of values. Not only can it provide a mission and mantra to galvanise, inspire, and motivate the workforce, but it can also help set a...

Racism | HR must support black and minority staff to report racism

Black and minority ethnic staff still feel uncomfortable reporting racism at work. HR has the power to change this.

Talent | Job descriptions are holding your organisation back

Traditional job descriptions have become relics in a world that demands agility, creativity, and resilience. These fixed documents, often seen as necessary evils, stifle innovation and personal...

Diversity and inclusion | Listen to disabled employees’ lived experiences

Understanding lived experience is vital. So when will we stop guessing and start learning from disabled talent?

Wellbeing | Three practical steps to supporting frontline women

Women in frontline roles are facing a mental health crisis. How can managers address this?

Culture | How can HR drive authentic engagement?

A shift from productivity-driven approaches to authentic engagement is gaining momentum. But how can HR leaders effectively champion this transition?