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Mediocre managers | Bosses still struggle to lead remote workers - showing L&D needs a revamp
Three years on from the pandemic, and managers are still struggling to manage their remote teams. In...
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Wellbeing | How posting about mental health on LinkedIn impacts employability
A recent study published in the Journal of Business and Psychology found that employers were more judgmental...
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McKinsey research | Why poor management is stunting engagement
Today, employee experience is as important as customer or client experience. A recent survey from McKinsey...
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Burnout | While HR looks after everyone else, who is looking after them?
In a recent Gartner report, 51% of HR leaders said they're receiving more requests for support post...
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Party animal | If the boss loves to party, is it an issue?
As managers are the ambassadors of HR policy, a 'party animal' boss can often cause an air of pressure...
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Not just a buzz kill | From fun police to 'head of vibe' - how is the HR function changing?
The HR function has seen some significant shifts. Emerging in the early 1900s, HR has always been the...
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Turning a blind eye? | Russell Brand - Have TV bosses failed in their duty of care again?
This article explores recent allegations of sexual assault against Russell Brand, and how HR might have...
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Crossing the line | HR expert on the lessons from Spain's World Cup kissing scandal
The feature explores issues of sexual harassment and inappropriate conduct in the workplace. It also...
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Jimmy Fallon fiasco | Bosses are ambassadors of HR policy - don't let them forget it!
Toxicity can sometimes start from the top of an organisation. So how can HR stop this from happening...
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192% rise | We're having more meetings than ever - are they a waste of everyone's time?
Companies are looking increasingly different to one another, and with a mix of remote, hybrid and in-office...
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Young workers | What's the secret to effectively engaging Gen Z?
By 2025, Gen Z will make up over a quarter of the UK workforce. Yet, employers are still struggling to...
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Protecting employees | Tesco's CEO protects workforce - what's the power in safeguarding your staff?
In an article written in the Mail on Sunday, Tesco's CEO, Ken Murphy describes the recent surge of crime...
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The perfect leader | Does the 'dream boss' exist? And what qualities do they need?
The push and pull of boss vs workers is as old as time itself. When one person works for another, there...
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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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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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Wilko administration | HR's role in the complex emotions of redundancy
This article delves into the emotional side of redundancy, and HRs role in that. From the anger and fear...
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Colleague clashes | HR must embrace conflict or risk being left behind
Conflict at work is usually considered synonymous with toxicity and something worth emailing HR about....
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Middle management | Good leaders are more important than good companies to workers
Managers are often the closest or most meaningful relationship a worker will have, telling employees...
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Keep calm and carry on? | As Wilko faces collapse, how to address staff and managers' concerns
High Street retailer Wilko has filed for administration, with news reports charting the possible store...
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'An industry problem' | Does Aritzia's 'culture of fear' prove the fashion industry needs better HR?
Current and ex-staff from fashion company Aritzia allege the brand has an “exploitative” and “high-pressure”...
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