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Hushed Hybrid | Ignoring C-suite office mandates is a double-edged sword for workplace culture
The 'hushed hybrid' trend has emerged as a clandestine response to...
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Better sleep, health & balance | Is hybrid work superior to every other work model?
Hybrid work contributes to “substantial health and wellbeing benefits” for employees,...
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Return-on-investment | Gen Z are hyperfixated on the ROI they get, and why shouldn't they be?
Say what you want about Gen Z, but they are one of the most, if not the most, entrepreneurial...
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Ancient Egypt | Work register from 1250 BC reveals similarities to modern staff absences
Recently, news has emerged of a limestone tablet, dating back to around 1250 BC, which offers a fascinating...
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'Money dysmorphia' | Gen Z and Millennials most likely to have warped perception of finances
We all know the saying 'money doesn't buy you happiness'. Even though many of us know this to be...
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Ping Pong | London food chain's nonsense 'brand charge' is 'slap in the face' to staff
London is a city well known around the globe for its outstanding culture of diverse food. However, it's...
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Pay & go | Why is McKinsey seemingly paying some staff to quit?
It's a tough time for the consulting industry. Once seen as a stronghold of stability and prestige,...
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Boots return-to-office | Retailer's CEO says strong WiFi and better lunches on offer to returning staff - is this enough?
Boots is the latest company to implement a return-to-office mandate for some of its employees. The company's...
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'Obscene' | Execs are lobbying for more pay, but is CEO remuneration actually out of control?
Most people could only dream of earning £15million in a single year. It's an astronomical amount of...
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Gender pay gap | Women work two months of the year 'for free', something needs to change
This article talks about addressing the current gender pay gap within the workplace and systematic inequality....
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Duty of care | Should HR's responsibility extend to paying employees' bills?
Caring for employees through thick and thin is part of not only being human and showing compassion but...
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Marvel mix-up | Lessons to be learned from Spiderman's Hollywood payroll palaver
This article talks about a high-profile payroll error which made headlines within the UK, after one actor...
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Job satisfaction | Many people don't want to be a manager or CEO and that's OK
New statistics show that 47% of workers aren't focused on progression at all...
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‘Ridiculous criticism' | Was BrewDog's James Watt right to slash living wage pay?
This article talks about financial wellbeing, and uses BrewDog as a case study due to a recent announcement...
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Financial wellbeing | Top bosses earn more in three days than UK workforce - a stark reminder
Research from the High Pay Centre found that the pay of FTSE 100 CEOs overtook that of the average worker...
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'January Blues' | Wellbeing is a year-round issue, not just for one winter month
Staff need support long-term when it comes to mental health
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'Shake it off' | Inspiration for HR professionals from Taylor Swift as she's named Time's Person of the Year 2023
Whether you're a swiftie or not, it's impossible to ignore the 'woman of the moment'
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Falling living standards | UK workers have over £10k less a year - employers must support them
Research from the think-tank Resolution Foundation and the London School of Economics found that UK employees...
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The Crown and HR | What you can learn from the 'ultimate firm' as the sixth and final season airs
From leadership transition to wellbeing needs, The Crown covers a lot of HR...
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Suella Braverman's letter | How to react when an employee's departure turns bitter
Staff will want their say when they leave your company...
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