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Health | Hot topic: pregnancy loss and paid leave
In April 2021, New Zealand joined a small number of countries offering paid leave for those who experience pregnancy loss. In the same month, The Lancet published data on the mental health impacts of...
Mental health | Q&A with Ama Afrifa-Tchie, Mental Health First Aid's head of people, wellbeing and equity
Head of people, wellbeing and equity at Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England Ama Afrifa-Tchie talks to HR magazine editor Jo Gallacher about how HR can protect mental wellbeing as the country opens...
Interview | Lessons from the C-Suite: Ash Schofield, Giffgaff
Giffgaff CEO Ash Schofield's one piece of advice for HR professionals is to do stuff you enjoy doing and do it all with a sense of purpose.
Interview | How I got here: Marcelle Moncrieffe-Johnson, London South Bank University
London South Bank University Group's chief people officer Marcelle Moncrieffe-Johnson gives her tips for a successful career in HR
Activism | What is your response to employee activism? Part two
If you think your organisation is apolitical, think again. A failure to engage in social and environmental issues makes you part of the problem, say Megan Reitz and John Higgins
Activism | What is your response to employee activism? Part one
If you think your organisation is apolitical, think again. A failure to engage in social and environmental issues makes you part of the problem, say Megan Reitz and John Higgins
Communication | Keeping connected in a hybrid workforce
The past 12 months have reshaped everything we thought we knew about connection. New rules of connection emerged that we needed to learn and old rules of connection we thought were unshakeable got...
Culture | Ignore the big taboo of insecurity at your peril
Organisational culture is a beast fed by thousands of tiny interactions every day. And the most destructive interactions – things like gossip, cliques, hiding mistakes or resisting change – are often...
Reward | How can HR introduce more environmentally friendly benefits?
As the climate crisis continues, there is mounting pressure on companies to showcase a commitment to sustainability. But how can HR respond through less environmentally damaging benefits?
Interview | Aegon's Siobhan Martin on pushing through the roadblocks
Aegon HR chief Siobhan Martin’s commitment to helping others achieve all they can is driven by a desire to engage on a very human level and make the workplace a better place for everyone.
COVID-19 | Responding creatively in times of crisis
When the first lockdown was imposed, the Fennies people team knew it had to step up and implement a programme to ensure staff were on top of best practice and properly supported.
Disability | Why businesses can’t forget about disability equality, despite the COVID-19 challenges
While the COVID crisis has been testing for us all, those with disabilities have been badly hit, with many losing income or their ability to work. What can HR do to ensure they don’t get left behind?