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Timpson unveils 'Good News December' to combat COVID-19 woes

Xmas strategy | Timpson unveils 'Good News December' to combat COVID-19 woes

To help spread a bit of cheer in the run up to Christmas, the retailer Timpson has unveiled a new initiative where all colleagues have been asked to send in their good news - whether this is relative...
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  • 4 mins read
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In Focus

Why HR should still reward staff this Christmas

'Thank you' | Why HR should still reward staff this Christmas

While many employers may feel tempted to tighten their purse strings this year in light of the coronavirus crisis, HR Grapevine looks at why it is still...
  • Feature
  • 4 mins
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Should HR ban political chat at work?

US election | Should HR ban political chat at work?

Politics can divide people - and it can divide workplaces too. So, should HR crackdown on political discussions at work? Dan Cave, Head of Content at...
  • Feature
  • 1 min
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How Samsung has put 'colleagues at the heart'

Culture shift | How Samsung has put 'colleagues at the heart'

Tess Smillie, VP People Team, UK&I and Europe Head Office at Samsung Electronics, has shared with HR Grapevine that to build culture…
  • Feature
  • 3 mins
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The dangers of playing work pranks this Halloween

'Trick or treat' | The dangers of playing work pranks this Halloween

Once again it is that time of year when thoughts turn to pumpkins, bats and broomsticks in light of Halloween. Some employees may feel tempted to play...
  • Feature
  • 3 mins
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Avoiding tension when reintegrating furloughed staff

‘Us vs them’ | Avoiding tension when reintegrating furloughed staff

Data from Perkbox discovered that that over one in ten who continued working during the pandemic felt resentful for furloughed colleagues' time off....
  • Feature
  • 4 mins
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How Al Rayan Bank looked after staff wellbeing

Pandemic | How Al Rayan Bank looked after staff wellbeing

Head of HR at Al Rayan Bank, Sophie Gulliver, told HR Grapevine that the firm acknowledged that colleagues had individual circumstances and concerns -...
  • Feature
  • 4 mins
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In Depth

What to do with staff who reveal company secrets

Security | What to do with staff who reveal company secrets

Employers keep company secrets close to their chest, but what happens if a worker chooses to divulge this information with the public…
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  • 8 mins
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Spotlight on... Remote Working

What is HR doing to reward staff this Christmas?

NEW PODCAST | What is HR doing to reward staff this Christmas?

In this week's episode of the HR Grapevine podcast, Online Editor Sophie Parrott sits down to discuss festive rewards. The pair share examples of what...
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  • 10 mins
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How does the office party look in a remote world?

Festive season | How does the office party look in a remote world?

The Christmas break is just weeks away, meaning many employees will likely be asking what their employer will be doing to reward them this year, now that...
  • Feature
  • 1 min read
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How HR can virtually include trans staff

PODCAST | How HR can virtually include trans staff

In this week's episode of the HR Grapevine podcast, Online Editor Sophie Parrott...
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Digital Magazine

December 2020

HR Grapevine | December 2020

This issue of HR Grapevine focuses on development: how to deliver it and how the function can continue to grow. With insight into how to make a change resilient strategy to what the hottest L&D trends are; we hope it helps you into 2021.

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How can you provide personal support for your team when they need it most?
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Why Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs) should be a part of the new normal
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