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Case Study | IKEA - 'The story of IKEA is not just about furniture; it's about fostering a culture where every individual is valued'
IKEA has invested in the 'employee experience' and found that hard work pays off with better times bolstering...
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IAG controversy | HR may be getting its view of productivity woefully wrong
What does a good employee look like? It's a complex question, and the answer may just make you reconsider...
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Back-Up Care | Managing the School Holiday Juggle
For many working parents, the school holidays are a juggle of conflicting commitments and priorities....
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Big Interview | Karen Barnett, CPO, British Business Bank: 'I'm as comfortable amongst the weeds as I am at the armpit of strategy'
Karen Barnett, CPO, British Business Bank explains why her employer is not a 'bank' despite the title...
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Pitch perfect? | Singing through work stress hits a high note
Can't sing? It's not a problem - The Workplace Choir Company says there's no need to be pitch perfect;...
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Big Interview | 'Lego building as a child made me the HR architect I am today' - Meet the CPO of Pure Data Centres Group
Lewis-Roberts, CPO Pure Data Centres Group, has some eye-watering M&A experience for some of the big...
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'Wine Wednesdays' | Unusual ways to entice staff back to the office
Socialising is a big draw for those who work remotely and might only spend one day a week in the...
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Case Study | How to Become a Sunday Times Best Places to Work Winner, Twice
What comes first, an HR award or the people strategy? HR Grapevine spoke to Liz Dowling, Chief People...
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Boss denies 'culture of fear' | There's no point in asking staff their opinion if you're not going to listen
An international HR story recently made headlines when Mayor of the Canadian town Windsor denied having...
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Stick No Bills® | 'Climb that mountain' and 'go surfing!' says poster art CEO to her staff
Meg Gage Williams, Founder and CEO of Stick No Bills® on building a global dream team.
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Fresh perspectives | Tasks not tea-making: How to run internships that benefit all parties
Summer internships are part of the summer season for students and school leavers. They sit alongside...
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HR Tech | Lessons learned from Post Office's Software Deployment Disaster
On the face of it, the Horizon IT scandal will rightly be remembered as one of the worst miscarriages...
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Fries & flexibility | Hospitality: getting your employee experience right in a unique industry
Hospitality people managers are also faced with the challenge of their workforce having very different...
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Tackling toxicity | Why employers must learn from the NHS Lothian 'toxic culture' report
The recent independent review into NHS Lothian's women's services is a sobering reminder that even...
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Future of work | What is 'chrono working' and why are today's professionals raving about it?
As far as modern workers are concerned, work-life balance is absolutely paramount to a sustainable career,...
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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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Workaholics Anonymous | What actually constitutes a 'work addiction' and what does HR need to know?
All HR practitioners hope to foster a working environment in which employees feel engaged and passionate...
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UK’s Best Workplaces 2024 | Fun, good managers, and culture on top at this years' ceremony
The UK's Best Workplaces Awards took place this month to celebrate some of the most innovative businesses...
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Big Interview | Cracking the retention dilemma with James Gordanifar, Director of Talent Acquisition, WTW
WTW is a British-American company providing insurance services, and helps organisations manage risk and...
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Networking or the naughty step | Are in-office mandates taking employees back to their school days?
Back to office mandates over the past year have been nothing short of controversial, in part because...
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