Leadership | What can HR learn from the Tory leadership contest?

Late last month, Prime Minister Theresa May announced that she would resign from her position as leader of the Conservative Party.

As a result, May’s resignation has triggered a party leadership contest of numerous hopeful candidates running for prime position - including Boris Johnson, Dominic Raab, Michael Gove, Rory Stewart and Esther McVey.

So, what does this mean for HR?

Well, there are key lessons on tactical alliances, Diversity & Inclusion and authenticity which HR Grapevine spoke to HR practitioners about. Personal politics aside, all should leave the people function with much to mull over.