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The Happy Index | 5 key lessons on empathetic leadership from Timpson's iconic CEO
James Timpson is a business leader that many look to as an example of exemplary leadership. As CEO of...
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Divisive or essential | Tory minster says companies should butt out of political activism, are they right?
It seems that, in recent years, there's been an expectation that businesses should weigh in on the...
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'We made a mistake' | What Bumble's ad controversy teaches us about cultivating diversity of thought
The dating app Bumble, once famous for giving female daters the power of messaging first, has found itself...
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International HR Day | Celebrating the critical role of the people function in 2024
Every year on May 20th, organisations around the world celebrate International HR Day, a day dedicated...
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New podcast | Dan Black, Global Talent Leader at EY - how can we get the best from Gen Z at work?
Getting the best out of Gen Z at work means giving the best employee experience to them - but that's...
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'Stay in our lane' | Bud Light's U-turn on brand ethics was a watershed moment. Now, the brand is doubling down
It's a difficult time to be a brand with a moral compass. Ethically aligning your business to societal...
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Tidy desk, tidy mind | Can organising your office space improve workplace wellbeing?
Research has shown that a badly designed office can lead to physical discomfort, stress and decreased...
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'Great resignation' et al. | HR is overrun with buzzwords - but that's not a bad thing
Are buzzwords & catchphrases like the 'great resignation' and 'quiet quitting' a help or a hindrance...
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Mental Health | The keys to supporting employee mental health year-round
Mental Health Awareness Week represents a critical juncture in the UK for enhancing mental health understanding...
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'Office peacocking' | The new workplace trend getting staff back to the office
One way businesses are attempting to offset the consequences of their return-to-office mandate, is through...
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‘These drive high performance’ | Sincerity, vulnerability, joyfulness: What often overlooked traits are your manager development programs missing?
Traits such as vulnerability, joyfulness, and sincerity are less well understood, and tricker to train...
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Met Gala | Why workplace authenticity is ingrained in personal style
Personal style is something we all have whether we are conscious of it or not. The decisions we make...
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Working hard or hardly working | Can employers still demand a strong work ethic in today's market?
A new study from ADP found that a “strong work ethic” is the number one skill companies are looking...
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'Where are you really from?' | How HR can combat exclusionary behaviour at work
In this feature, a DE&I expert from language learning platform Babbel explains how to combat...
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Dying Matters | How employers can support staff in times of grief & bereavement
Every year, people around the country use Dying Matters Awareness Week as a period to encourage all communities...
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Wearing a 'fake face' to work | Bella Hadid steps back from modelling - HR and burnout lessons to take away
Recently, supermodel Bella Hadid announced she is taking a step back from modelling to work on her own...
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Workin' 9-to-7 | Are 10-hour days the four-day week solution?
So many business owners are disregarding the notion of a four-day week as the thought of getting as much...
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Case Study | How Kyndryl created its 'Out Role Models' programme to become an LGBTQ+ employer of choice
Kyndryl UK & Ireland's 'Out Role Models' programme was created to shine a spotlight on LGBTQ+ employees....
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Boss denies 'culture of fear' | There's no point in asking staff their opinion if you're not going to listen
An international HR story recently made headlines when Mayor of the Canadian town Windsor denied having...
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Silencing political views | Bringing (a version of) yourself to work
Honesty is at the heart of us being our authentic selves in the workplace. But employers must recognise...
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