Organisational culture
John Lewis' newest Christmas advert holds HR teachings
The official countdown to Christmas can only ever begin after the release of John Lewis's...
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Wellbeing & comms | What does HR need to consider as lockdown eases?
The reopening of certain sectors from today will see the people function thinking about its role in facilitating...
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Coronavirus | Diary of a Chief Pandemic Officer
A London-based CPO shares her diary on what HR is doing during the pandemic...
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'Crying CEO' | Sincere or not, this teary LinkedIn post does nothing to help laid-off staff
There isn't a corner of LinkedIn that hasn't heard about Braden Wallake in recent days...
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Employee experience | How is coronavirus impacting work culture?
Rebekah Wallis, Ricoh UK's Director of People and Corporate Responsibility said that, at this stage,...
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What can HR learn from I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here?
Bushtucker trials and jungle camps Croc Creek and Snake Rock have gone into finding out the...
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Back to school | HRDs reveal support tips for working parents
With schools in England set to reopen next week, HR Grapevine spoke to several HR practitioners to find...
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Wellbeing | Is 'work-life balance' an outdated term?
For years, HR has touted the relevance of a balance between the home life, family and responsibilities...
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Support | Microsoft & other employers show what HR can do for Black staff
Microsoft and other major companies including Spotify, Starbucks and Ford have all responded to the civil...
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Culture | Firm launches Big Brother-style 'diary room'
To give employees a separate and alternative space to connect with one another about non-work-related...
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Leadership | What can HR learn from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer?
The introduction of caretaker boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has had a miraculous impact on Manchester United...
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Rankings | How on earth did Amazon make the LinkedIn top employer's list?
Despite constant reports of bad working conditions, there has been...
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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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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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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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'Thank you' | Why HR should still reward staff this Christmas
While many employers may feel tempted to tighten their purse strings this year in light of the coronavirus...
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Boomerangers | What to watch out for when re-hiring a so-called boomerang employee
Boomerangers can return after months, years or even decades. They know how things work and can bring...
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Inclusion | 'There's no silver bullet to D&I', says the FT
D&I is a hot topic every HR professional has to contend with, however how exactly should HR ensure it...
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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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The Happy Index | 5 key lessons on empathetic leadership from Timpson's iconic CEO
James Timpson is a business leader that many look to as an example of exemplary leadership. As CEO of...
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