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Why so serious? | Funny managers can cause job dissatisfaction - here's the issue with it
Research from the Academy of Management Journal says that 'leader humour' puts pressure on subordinates...
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Influencer culture | The power of being influential and what it really means
Stamford University academic and communication expert, Matt Abrahams, recently told CNBC Make It that...
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The Oscars 2024 | From Barbie's Ken to Oppenheimer - what does this years' ceremony teach us about HR?
The Oscars 2024 was an event to behold. Unsurprisingly, Christopher Nolan's epic atomic bomb movie Oppenheimer...
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The PR spin | When HR needs to control the messaging, how can it do that?
Mixed messages are confusing, even for the hardy. Retail giant M&S hit the headlines recently for its...
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International Women's Day | Is the dial really moving for women in the corporate world?
Going beyond being performative on International Women's Day comes from real action.
It's writing...
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Religious Inclusion | Ramadan in the UK workplace: Balancing legal, cultural & practical considerations
Millions of Muslims in the UK and around the world are days away from embarking on a month of fasting,...
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WhatsApp-cceptable? | Should HR police employee phone messaging?
Red Bull F1 boss, Christian Horner is in the media spotlight following allegations of inappropriate messaging...
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Strengths steward | Playing on your team's strengths is the secret to leading with humility
There are many ways to be a great leader, but being one that leads with a humble attitude can go a long...
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Biased recruitment | Is hiring a 'cultural fit' a good or bad thing?
In recruitment, hiring based on a candidate being a 'cultural fit' is appealing for a myriad of reasons...
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2024 inquiry | Sexual misconduct more prominent on work trips - what should HR do?
In 2023, the government launched an inquiry into sexism and misogyny within London financial firms after...
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Office romances | How employers can manage workplace relationships
This article explores how HR can create policies around workplace relationships
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The Grammy Awards | What Taylor Swift's record-breaking win can teach HR
It was Taylor Swift who made the most headlines for winning Album of the Year for the fourth time at...
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Apprenticeships | Virgin Media O2 on the diversity, talent & value apprentices bring to their organisation
Virgin Media O2's Head of Future Careers sat down with HR Grapevine to talk all things...
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Employment Law | As Gov mulls reintroducing tribunal fees, how will the plans impact HR?
HR experts react to the Government's consultation on reintroducing fees for employment tribunals, and...
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'Al desko' | Managers need to have lunch for their team's sake
For most workers, a lunch break offers the opportunity to recharge after a hectic morning on the job....
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Employee-driven market | Getting your employer brand right in 2024
Simply put, employer brand is the representation of a company as an employer, including its mission,...
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Wellbeing in 2024 | Five key things to tick off your wellbeing to-do list in January
The pandemic might be over, but increasingly HR practitioners are realising that we have another mental...
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Boomerangers | What to watch out for when re-hiring a so-called boomerang employee
Boomerangers can return after months, years or even decades. They know how things work and can bring...
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Mentoring and HR | How being a mentor or mentee can help build relationships and talent growth
HR professionals share their experience of the mentoring process...
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'Brew Monday' | Seven key ways to really connect as a team when you work remotely
It's 'Brew Monday' as well as 'Blue Monday'
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