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'White for decades to come' | Is positive discrimination necessary in the fight for diversity?
When you say the phrase 'positive discrimination' it doesn't tend to have positive connotations....
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Workplace mental health | How to support better work, wealth and wellbeing for older workers
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) represents a rapidly growing area, but one aspect that hasn't...
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Keep calm and carry on? | As Wilko faces collapse, how to address staff and managers' concerns
High Street retailer Wilko has filed for administration, with news reports charting the possible store...
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'An industry problem' | Does Aritzia's 'culture of fear' prove the fashion industry needs better HR?
Current and ex-staff from fashion company Aritzia allege the brand has an “exploitative” and “high-pressure”...
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'Deliver Takeaways' | Over 50s encouraged to think outside the box about new roles - but is it realistic?
Over 50? Why not become a takeaway delivery driver? That seemed to be the message this week from the...
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'Lazy girl' | Is this trend an empowering movement or are female workers taking the mick?
The term 'lazy girl' has been growing on social media, mostly to describe the way professional women...
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Hybrid headaches | Flexible working - is it still working?
More than eight in 10 firms have hybrid models in place, yet less than half of staff feel comfortable...
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Neutrality dilemma | How does HR avoid taking sides in the workplace?
Beth Samson, OD and People Lead at Investors in People offers her perspective on HR's neutrality in the...
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Climate catastrophe | Firms need to better prepare themselves against adverse weather
The news has been plastered with stories of the widespread wildfires which have blazed through Rhodes...
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'Wine Wednesdays' | Unusual ways to entice staff back to the office
Socialising is a big draw for those who work remotely and might only spend one day a week in the...
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UCL study | Kindness exceeds brashness as success trait - the end to 'masculine' workplaces?
The business world has long been dominated by men and, as a result, by male characteristics. The consequences...
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'They think before they speak' | Are introverted leaders as effective as their extroverted peers?
In the working world, we have often associated extroverted attributes with someone who can competently...
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People first | New age leaders are HR's biggest ally - here's why
New Age leaders are taking over the workplace. However, what sets them apart from more traditional leaders?...
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Stuart Broad retires | Managing morale when a key team member leaves
What impact does the departure of a long-term employee have on your workforce?
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esphr | Why investing in your line managers is critical to effective employee relations
Radical changes to working life over the past few years mean many organisations haven't had the bandwidth...
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Workmate bonding | Three key ways to nurture talent through friendships
Beyond the daily 'hello', we spend so much time with our colleagues, it's inevitable that some will become...
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Women's World Cup | Should you let staff work flexibly to watch football during work hours?
The 2023 Women's World Cup is now well under way, but with matches taking place during working hours,...
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Barbie lessons | Culture needs to be good all the time, not only during times of success
Following the highly anticipated release of the Barbie movie, a viral TikTok explains what it's like...
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Big Interview | Alys Martin, Head of People at What3words
As Head of People at What3words, Alys Martin loves the pace and dynamism of a tech company - and thrives...
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Essential insight | UK Boards risk catastrophe by ignoring HR's input
Over the past few years of seemingly constant change in the world of work, it's clear that HR has become...
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