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Harassment | Hands off: The boundaries of physical contact in the workplace
In this video we'll look at the boundaries, challenges and behaviours of male and female physical interaction....
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Age diversity | Does our age determine our approach to work?
When we think about diversity and inclusion efforts, diversity of age often gets forgotten. Maybe it's...
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Autocratic leadership? | Amazon CEO gives workforce ultimatum, but good employees can't be replaced
In a recent event in the Amazon saga, CEO Andy Jassy has come under scrutiny for telling his workforce,...
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Flexible working | Should flexibility be a simple 'yes or no' issue?
What does flexible working really mean? Should it be a simple 'yes or no' choice for HR or is the complexity...
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Video feature | Why emotional intelligence is essential in the workplace
In this edition of the top five, we explore emotional intelligence; what it is, why it's important,...
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Big Brother bosses | Employee surveillance under the microscope after recent controversies
With stories about employers tracking their staff becoming more frequent, HR finds itself in an ethical...
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Generational change | Are the next generation of leaders well equipped to take control?
This article discusses the changing demographics among CEOs, and which generations are well suited to...
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Inclusivity | Could flying the flag and being your true self get workers into trouble?
A British employee working in the USA found himself in hot water when a July 4th joke went wrong
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Avoiding a PR nightmare | How to effectively respond to controversy and criticism
If your company is unfortunate enough to be embroiled in controversy or external criticism it's important...
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Unacceptable | Shocking number of sexual harassment cases go uninvestigated, and HR needs to do better
This opinion article discusses sexual harassment at work, and how HR can create a culture of zero tolerance....
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Trolling to hooliganism | How workers behave outside of work isn't your business, until it is
As an employer, you expect your staff to conduct themselves in a work-appropriate manner when they are...
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Deception | Stop faking company reviews
Fake company reviews: stop faking it.
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Cider, crowds, rock & roll | Five challenges HR shares with the British festival season
Five ways HR and festivals are similar, from the onboarding AKA queues, to the crowd and talent management...
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New podcast | Mulling the state of the talent market with Nauman Janjua of Booking.com
This podcast discusses the talent market, post-COVID strategy changes and looks inside practices at Booking.com....
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Global HR | Here's how you navigate the cultural differences between overseas workers
But when a company expands, it must also take on the differing cultures, traditions, and ways of working...
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Quit-cation | The trend forcing workers to quit after a holiday - is there anything employers can do?
Employees aren't waiting long after returning from holiday to look for another job - 63% said that it...
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Professional profanity | Does swearing have a role in the workplace?
Controlled and well-timed swearing from leaders and mangers can potentially have some positive productivity...
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'Performative work' | As workplace austerity grows, meetings are next on the chopping block
Meetings were once considered a normal part of everyday working life. Meetings are an important part...
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Espresso opinion | How businesses can handle redundancy processes in an ethical way
Kieran Howells discusses how a CEOs approach to social media and redundancy could and should have been...
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EX and CX | Why your employees are your most important customer
From a business perspective, the customer or client is the most important factor to your organisation....
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