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Hybrid no more | Deloitte office buy-up hints that remote is still a dirty word in the eyes of some firms
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world experienced a seismic shift in how we approach work....
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'Billy Bonkers' | 3 HR lessons from the shambolic Wonka experience furore
You've likely seen the recent debacle surrounding the 'Willy's Chocolate Experience' in Glasgow....
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Corporate jargon | Balancing necessity with authentic communication
This article talks about the effective uses of corporate jargon and the effect that it may be having...
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Opinion | HR voted least productive department - do you need to be more involved with your staff?
The UK workforce views HR as the least productive department in their company, according to new research...
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2023 in review | Oxford English Dictionary names rizz 'word of the year', but what's HR's?
This article talks about the key priorities that HR held close in 2023, and which have defined the year....
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I'm A Celeb rows | You can't stop staff falling out, but you can manage how things move forward
What to do when emotions run high at work like in the I'm a Celebrity jungle
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Return-to-office | Remote work is a feminist move that must be upheld
Remote work has had a myriad of positive consequences specifically for professional women. As employers...
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Long term illness | Staff shouldn't fear being sacked if they're ill - so what can HR do to manage that?
As actor Emilia Clarke shares her experience of worrying she'd be fired, advice for HR on long term illness...
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'Subtle & overt hostility' | Oscars diversity chief quits over micro-aggressions, HR leaders relate
This opinion piece explores the issue of 'micro-aggressions' - what they are, who they affect, and how...
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Age discrimination | Madonna shows HR why it's imperative not to ignore 'older' workers
Madonna is an iconic figure in the music industry, renowned for her groundbreaking contributions to pop...
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Menopause at Work | You've heard of parenting loudly - now it's time we 'menopaused loudly'
Just like loud parenting, loud menopausing should be a part of our working days. Here's what it means...
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'Wedding Leave' | Should your company be offering extra paid time off for wedding planning and honeymoons?
Should brides to be, grooms in waiting and those planning civil ceremonies get extra holiday allowance,...
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UK heatwave | Cut your staff some slack if they're struggling in the sudden hot weather
This piece calls on HR and leaders/managers to be kind and cautious if staff are struggling with their...
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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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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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World Wellbeing Week | How do we define 'meaningful, purposeful work' for employees?
Even if you have Wellbeing Champions, wellbeing is the work of every member of staff, not just those...
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'Get Sh*t Done' | Revolut enlists psychologists to root out toxic culture - will it work?
UK-based fintech Revolut has had a busy few years. Rising from a plucky start-up seeking to disrupt perhaps...
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New year, new challenges | What will be the key priorities for HR in 2023?
It may be hard to fathom, but there are currently under 50 days left in 2022. It's been an eventful...
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Crisis plan | Realistically, how will the threat of blackouts affect you this winter?
Some days, the dystopian headlines we read each morning are more alarming than others. This week, many...
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