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Leadership in an age of social media

Social media is changing the role of leaders and their relationships with ‘followers’ and other stakeholders.

HRD's pocket guide to... PR

The HRD’s pocket guide series offers an explanation of areas outside day-to-day HR that business-savvy HRDs need to have a handle on

Gamification of management education

Gamification provides a safe environment for experiential learning

The benefits of peer-to-peer 'DIY' learning

It’s said that you learn most easily from those you know. So why should this be any different in the workplace?

How to combat 'mansplaining' in leadership

The rise in mansplaining in the workplace could prohibit the leadership development of talented individuals who may be intimidated by this behaviour

How to build a compensation plan

A good compensation plan combines several models and objectives and is adapted to the organisation's culture, the type of employee and the field of work

The direct approach: HR at Direct Line Group

HRD Simon Linares explains why engaging and caring for frontline employees so they can support customers always comes first for the insurance company

Employer considerations for workplace surveillance

The European Court of Human Rights' decision in Lopez Ribalda and others v Spain offers a cautionary tale against covert workplace surveillance

Does HR have a race problem?

We asked HR professionals whether they think HR is as racially-diverse and inclusive as it should be

The pitfalls of suspending employees

A suspended employee may claim constructive (and potentially unfair) dismissal by arguing that the suspension is not justified, is a breach of contract or has gone on too long

HR and race in the workplace

Racial inequality is under-discussed. Nervousness, denial and lack of vocal role models are contributing to a serious diversity problem organisations need to start talking about

Back to basics... Health insurance for expats

Our back to basics series brings you top tips from industry experts on the bread and butter areas of HR