Organisational culture
Barbie lessons | Culture needs to be good all the time, not only during times of success
Following the highly anticipated release of the Barbie movie, a viral TikTok explains what it's like...
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Holiday 'phone-mo' | From CEO to newbie, it's a double-edged sword to be 'always on' at work
The traditional boundaries between work and downtime are increasingly blurred...
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Video feature | Are you getting the most out of your social media?
Welcome to HR Grapevine's Espresso Opinions series - a short, sharp shot of comment on HR trends.....
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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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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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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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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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Employee engagement | 90% of staff 'unenthused' by work - how can managers change this?
How can managers fire up the nine in 10 Brit employees who aren't engaged?
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Bad boss | Zuckerberg is an unfit leader, says 70% of Meta workers - where did he go wrong?
Following an internal survey at the technology conglomerate Meta, 70% of the company's employees shared...
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Easily offended? | Managers say Gen Z is hardest to work with
A recent survey revealed that a significant number of business founders and managers have a negative...
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'They're not weak' | Four common mental health myths to stamp out from your workplace
One in four Brits are likely to experience a mental health issue, and there is no hiding that work conditions...
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'I soften myself' | Women overcompensate in emails - is there anything wrong with this?
In a study from 2019, it was found that the average office worker receives 121 emails and sends out roughly...
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Sunday Scaries | Is the office more synonymous with anxiety, rather than creativity?
Last week, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt declared that office working should be the default, while Elon Musk...
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Human touch | How does employee listening create business impact?
If the last few years have taught us anything, it's that employment now means much more than an exchange...
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Mental Health Awareness Week | Mental health transparency at work is on the rise
A new study published for Mental Health Awareness Week shows workplace wellbeing talks are on the ri...
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Culture Clash | Why HR is crucial in a merger or acquisition
Business mergers and acquisitions have slowed down significantly due to economic strain. Investors are...
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Babbel for Business | Language learning as a work perk - why firms should embrace it
HR Grapevine spoke exclusively to language learning platform Babbel about the impact multilingualism...
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