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We in local government HR can't just do what we've always done

Processes are designed with good intent but they often become barriers, encouraging perverse behaviour that undermines what we hoped to achieve

Why women succeed as leaders better than men

Women showcase more of the behaviours needed to deliver outstanding leadership

Is Boris Johnson's leadership style inclusive?

Whatever their political stance, organisations can potentially learn from Boris Johnson's behaviour since becoming prime minister

Mental health app round-up

The lowdown on four apps designed to help employees address and prevent mental ill health

The line manager's role in mental wellbeing

Good bosses – who look after their staff instead of just trying to get the most out of them – are apparently in short supply. So HR must ensure line managers are mental wellbeing friendly

The Montessori method and organisational leadership

Taking the teaching method from the early-years classroom to the negotiating table

Tackling tech fatigue

Flexible workspaces and designated tech-free zones can help employees disconnect from technology

Affordable action: Mental health initiatives that won't break the bank

Rather than just paying lip service to tackling workers’ mental health problems, employers must take action. But how can they do so affordably?

Putting formal development higher up the L&D agenda

The pace of technological advancement means the 70:20:10 formula for employee development may no longer work in today's workplaces

Millennial mental health: A particular problem?

With mental health increasingly an issue for young people, how can employers ensure they meet the needs of those entering, or relatively new to, the world of work?

Building the business case for action on mental health

Employers cannot afford to turn a blind eye to mental ill-health. So here is our guide to building the business case and persuading senior leaders

Should your employee’s housekeeper sign an NDA?

The billionaire British inventor James Dyson is rarely out of the headlines, and recently a dispute with his housekeeper has prompted interest from the press