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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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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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'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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Romance vs professionalism | Another exec forced out due to undisclosed relationship - why does this keep happening?
The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) recently announced the termination of its Chief Financial Officer following...
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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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Asda, ASOS & Boohoo | Firms face calls for greater 'greenwashing' regulation, what effect does it have on staff?
Green credentials within the world of business have never been more important. Whilst a significant portion...
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The Traitors | Working relationships are built on trust, but it's not always guaranteed
The hit show shines a light on how we build trust as colleagues...
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Climate and ESG | A company's impact on the environment isn't solely the responsibility of employees
Your climate goals are your concern, first and foremost...
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Chris Packham | TV star's sacking over political views highlights a pressing HR dilemma
TV presenter Chris Packham has been sacked by a charity for becoming “too political”, according to...
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'Middle Finger' | Should Maryam Moshiri's on-air slip-up be a concern to HR?
As the newsreader shows her middle finger on-air, why we're all just one moment away from a similar...
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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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Suella Braverman's letter | How to react when an employee's departure turns bitter
Staff will want their say when they leave your company...
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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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Make up at work | Why are some bosses insistent on staff wearing make up?
Have you ever been 'told' to wear make up - or had to wear it for a role? It's simply not fair for a...
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World Mental Health Day | Mental health is in our daily narrative, but that doesn't mean HR's work is 'done'
October 10th 2023 is World Mental Health Day and the theme is 'Mental health is a universal human right'....
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Women in HR | 'Snail girl' is the new work trend - but why are buzzwords all about women trying less?
The latest trend is 'Snail Girl', where women 'go slow'. Why are women the ones who are always trying...
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Company values | Buzzwords and throwaway phrases won't help build happy teams
What are your company's values? Do you know them, can you say you adhere to them? Often they end up being...
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Rise & grind | We're seeing the end of 'hustle culture', and good riddance
Waking up at 4am, tackling emails at 5am between workouts and meditation, and working until midnight...
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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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Ethics spotlight | Sorry HR, but people are waiting for you to slip up
If you're going to build trust within your organisation, you have to accept that every move you make...
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