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Flexible working | Let's not demonise HRDs for refusing a flexible work request
New research suggests flexible working request are still getting turned down in their droves. But should...
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RTO | How Can Employers Support the Return to Office
The return to office (RTO) is gaining momentum, with many employers keen to foster collaboration and...
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The doubters | 'At this stage in my career, people assume I have it all figured out,' Hanna Fletcher, HR Generalist
The mid-life can be a whirling pot of confidence knocks and a growing feeling of imposter syndrome; HR...
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Big Interview | Director of HR, University of Oxford - 'HR has been the happy accident of my life'
Dr Markos Koumaditis, Director of HR, University of Oxford has led the first Covid response for the House...
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Return to office | Are RTOs a bid to curb side hustles too?
Could the growth of side hustles and increased calls to return people to the office be related? Peter...
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Flying solo | Is 'reward' HR's loneliest job?
Reward professionals are reporting heightened loneliness - HR Grapevine talks to those on the shopfloor...
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Employee benefits | Will NI rises spark benefits budget cuts?
This week it's the turn of NI rises to take effect. We know they're already impacting pay rises,...
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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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Prison-break | Meet Paul Cowley, Director of Rehabilitation, Iceland - 'I know about ex-offenders - I was one'
Frozen food giant, Iceland is reaping the rewards of employing ex-offenders with increased retention...
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Working mums | 'Motherhood gave me lessons in HR leadership'
Many senior HR leaders are juggling motherhood and their roles; the two aren't always so different. To...
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Five years on | HR lockdown stories from the frontline
Covid hit HR leaders in many ways - as the people hub it was their job to furlough staff, manage ill-health,...
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Satisfaction | How smart payroll practices can bolster employee appreciation
Payroll might not always get the spotlight, but it plays a powerful, crucial role in shaping how valued...
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A tick-box? | Assessing the 'mood music' - are employee surveys the right tool?
Are employee surveys still useful? Do they need to be anonymous? Is there any point if the data is not...
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Neurodiversity and me | 'My working memory is terrible' - Caroline Bixby, Chief People Officer talks ADHD
Being diagnosed with ADHD later in life can make sense of things; Caroline Bixby, Chief People Officer...
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Big Interview | Carolyn Walker, Global People Director, Tenth Revolution Group - 'Listening to employees drives decisions'
Carolyn Walker, Global People Director, Tenth Revolution Group is a linguist, runner, mum and HR leader...
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Big Interview | Dan Wood, Chief People Officer, University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) - 'The Queen gave me a masterclass in composure'
Dan Wood, CPO, University of the West of England talks rising to senior HR leadership from ill-health...
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Case Study | Huddersfield Town scores a win as first football club to talk 'periods'- achieving Menstruation Friendly Accreditation
'Periods' and 'football' aren't on the surface a natural partnership but Zoe Shackleton, Head of HR and...
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Inclusion | Allyship in the workplace: how to be an active ally
Many of us like to think of ourselves as committed to supporting marginalised communities and believe...
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Case Study | The cable company that loves ESG
No one wakes up one day, thinking they want to work in cabling, says Deborah Graham-Wilson from Eland...
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IWD | What's the secret to HR success as a woman?
From taking risks, to being clear on your 'why' to being prepared to put your wellies on and wade...
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