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Building foundations | What makes a strong organisational culture?
Beyond the allure of trendy perks and superficial benefits lies the essence of what truly makes a workplace...
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Coffee Badging | A new trend amongst staff being ushered back to the office
Workers have started to partake in a new trend called 'coffee badging', a daily schedule whereby...
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Staff Conflict | Can disagreements in the workplace ever be a good thing for HR?
Conflict is a natural by-product of different people all being in the same space. For this reason, workplaces...
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Time is money | Do staff need to be working constantly in an eight-hour day?
As businesses see major shifts, such as the integration of AI and the introduction of a four-day week,...
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Employee-ownership | The business model gaining momentum has benefits for employers
More and more firms are seeing the benefits of employee-owned business models. John Lewis famously considered...
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New normal | Will 2024 be the year when the four-day week becomes the standard? Probably not...
This article discusses if the four-day-week benefit will proliferate significantly in 2024.
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Won't go above and beyond | Gen Z are stereotyped as headstrong and lazy - how should HR approach this?
There will be a myriad of reasons Gen Z workers are different to those who came before them. Many joined...
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Snooping Bosses | How can managers beat 'productivity paranoia'?
With the rise of remote working and developments in the technology available, many employers are looking...
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Men's health | Movember - a month-long campaign that should spur year-round change
Movember has become a firm fixture in the UK's annual calendar, and sadly it's for good reason.
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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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'Head of vibe' | Canva's HR scrutinised, as 'vibey' brand doesn't match strict benchmarking system
Canva's 'Head of vibe' has come under scrutiny as the company, which works hard to create a 'fun' culture,...
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Video feature | Why emotional intelligence is essential in the workplace
In this edition of the top five, we explore emotional intelligence; what it is, why it's important,...
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Big Brother bosses | Employee surveillance under the microscope after recent controversies
With stories about employers tracking their staff becoming more frequent, HR finds itself in an ethical...
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Global HR | Here's how you navigate the cultural differences between overseas workers
But when a company expands, it must also take on the differing cultures, traditions, and ways of working...
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Quit-cation | The trend forcing workers to quit after a holiday - is there anything employers can do?
Employees aren't waiting long after returning from holiday to look for another job - 63% said that it...
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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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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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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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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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