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The difficulties of speaking truth to power

What gets said, what doesn’t, and who is and isn’t listened to are vital to organisational success

Legal lowdown: Post-termination restrictions

A recent case in the Supreme Court has shown how far courts can command employers to amend the wording of contracts and restrictive covenants

HR at Eurostar: Light at the end of the tunnel

Four years ago HR’s reputation at Eurostar was poor. But now it has been transformed into a value-adding function that’s been keeping services going amid Brexit turmoil

Will linking exec bonuses to diversity at Uber actually work?

Uber’s bold move to link executive bonuses to diversity metrics has raised eyebrows, but is the criticism too harsh?

More women means more success

Women often outperform men when collaboration is required, and companies with women on their boards often outperform competitors. Yet senior female representation is still low globally

Back to basics... Childcare vouchers

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

Greening the office environment: Greenpeace UK’s top tips

As part of our July – August cover story on HR's crucial role in tackling climate change, Greenpeace UK shared some recommendations for employers looking to ‘green’ their office environment

Why we appointed employees to our board

Capita has shown its commitment to employee voice by appointing two workers to the board

The environmental impact of pensions

Contributions are often invested in organisations that aren't sustainable or mindful of the environment, and HR can help drive change

Reassure your EEA employees that it's not too bleak

Although Brexit is still confusing there is much evidence that EEA nationals are welcome to stay in the UK

The importance of authentic leadership

While being an authentic leader can be difficult, the combination of a professional approach with the expression of our unique personality can help organisations thrive

Case study: A joint HR and sustainability strategy at Ricoh

Sustainability sits very firmly in HR at Ricoh, but this hasn't always been the case