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Toxic culture | Rishi Sunak wants more McDonald's abuse victims to come forward, but why would they?
Those who have been reading HR Grapevine in recent days will know that McDonald's recently came under...
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Culture killer | Why having a 'nice' company culture could be toxic
All companies aim to have good culture. It's pretty much the most basic requirement of a functioning...
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‘Sticky floor’ | Working mums facing difficult dilemma when it comes to pivoting or promotion
Returning to work after maternity leave is fraught with challenges, both emotional and physical...
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Djokovic racket smash | How to respond when angry staff reach their break point
Novak Djokovic's conduct during the Wimbledon final gives HR food for thought...
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L&D, flexibility and inclusion | Gen Z workers reveal what they want the most from their employers
New research sheds light on what the workforce's youngest cohort values the most...
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Socialising at work | Five ways to make your next company get-together more meaningful
The work get-together can often be mired in cliché. From warm prosecco to misbehaviour around the photocopier,...
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Love your job? | Achieving job satisfaction is a two-way street - all staff need to play their part
Whatever level you work at, a week will rarely go by without us feeling disgruntled...
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Top Five | How to create effective internal communication
How to make workplace communication more effective in the era of hybrid working and integrated technological...
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Similarity bias | Hiring a 'cultural fit' can add to discrimination, but what's the alternative?
Messages about the importance of company culture are ever-present. As an HR practitioner, cultivating...
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Salesforce & Meta | Wellbeing days are a huge benefit to staff - so why are companies ditching them?
Everyone knows the feeling of being gifted back time to rest and recharge. It could be over some notoriously...
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Manager mentality | It's up to managers to lead by example and take time off
A sick railway worker's absence has been singled out as the reason for delays across multiple train...
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Cost of living crisis | Is it ever OK for staff to have a side hustle or second job?
From an Etsy craft project to a full-blown business, many staff at all levels have something that could...
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Harassment or free speech? | Recent legal battles highlight need for urgent workplace D&I training
Recent legal cases have highlighted the complexities surrounding conflicting views and the imperative...
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Beyond Pride Month | Taking allyship past the rainbow logos needs to come from leadership
Pride month is over - but being an ally is a 24/7 commitment...
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Beyond laziness | How should HR approach absenteeism?
There are a multitude of reasons staff end up disengaged from work. Especially in this climate, when...
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Leadership | Psychological safety - a silver bullet amidst complexity and uncertainty?
Very rarely can leaders find a single solution for solving multiple challenges. Could psychological safety...
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Plastic Free July | Realistic ways to help staff reduce plastic use now and in the future - at the office and at home
When it comes to using plastic in the workplace, we all try and do our bit...
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'It's currency on their CV' | L&D is the key to bolstering your employee offering without spending anything
Staff retention levels are at an all-time low, whilst economic pressures are weighing down on businesses,...
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Public Grievance | Dealing with employee complaints on social media
Social media sites such as Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn are part and parcel of an employee's business...
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Whistleblowing | The Importance of Building Trust and Integrity Throughout Your Feedback Processes
Trust is a vital element in any relationship, and the workplace is no exception.
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