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'Work from home husbands' | A new trend sweeping the nation and dismantling stereotypes?
Reportedly, a trend is rising whereby there is a growing number of men working remotely whilst their...
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Shadow of Adam Neumann | WeWork is back! 5 total HR disasters from its past
It's official; embattled yet at one-time highly disruptive flexible working unicorn WeWork is emerging...
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Interviews | AkzoNobel UK&I HRD Edward Elliott on fostering employee belonging, wellbeing & learning
Dulux, Cuprinol, Polyfilla. Even the most DIY-averse among us are familiar with these brand names.
But...
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Teaching an old dog new tricks | Reverse mentoring - madness or mindfulness?
Opening your eyes to learning from whoever you receive it from can be a step change in acceptance; for...
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Podcast | From AI to EX - the business trends impacting people management
'Change' is a word that adequately describes the business world over the past five years. A pandemic,...
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'Purpose matters' | Why Social Impact should matter to HR decision makers
Social impact is now a critical contributor to how successful a business is in attracting and retaining...
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'Bad romance' with overwork | Lady Gaga worked whilst suffering from COVID, setting a terrible example for today's workforce
Pop star turned actress Lady Gaga is undoubtedly an influential powerhouse, with a work ethic to match....
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'Slow work movement' | A trend where employees work 'intentionally'
A business' main priority is to drive profit and ensure the productivity of its workforce. That's...
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Ancient Egypt | Work register from 1250 BC reveals similarities to modern staff absences
Recently, news has emerged of a limestone tablet, dating back to around 1250 BC, which offers a fascinating...
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Never-ending holidays | The bottomless vacation allowance - does it work?
It sounds like a dream but is the reality of a never-ending holiday allowance more of a nightmare?
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Wellbeing | Is absence the answer to workplace stress?
Stress, stress everywhere, but not a time to sink…Work-related stress is a huge problem for people...
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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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