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Opinion | Why Whoopi Goldberg is wrong to call millennials lazy
Hollywood actor Whoopi Goldberg has come under criticism for blaming the financial...
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'Double dipping' | Microsoft's ex-HR exec champions workers having two jobs - is he right?
Few workplace issues are as divisive as staff having two jobs...
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Festivity, not debauchery | HR must ensure work Christmas celebrations don't turn sour
Now well into November, a huge element of employee reward and recognition is coming...
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Return-to-office | Remote work is a feminist move that must be upheld
Remote work has had a myriad of positive consequences specifically for professional women. As employers...
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Long term illness | Staff shouldn't fear being sacked if they're ill - so what can HR do to manage that?
As actor Emilia Clarke shares her experience of worrying she'd be fired, advice for HR on long term illness...
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Bake Off & HR | The 6 most important lessons from the hit show for HR professionals
Soggy bottoms aside, the baking show actually imparts some valuable HR lessons...
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Make up at work | Why are some bosses insistent on staff wearing make up?
Have you ever been 'told' to wear make up - or had to wear it for a role? It's simply not fair for a...
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'Wedding Leave' | Should your company be offering extra paid time off for wedding planning and honeymoons?
Should brides to be, grooms in waiting and those planning civil ceremonies get extra holiday allowance,...
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Out-of-touch | Tim Gurner needs more than an empty apology to lead properly
This article talks about workforce expectations, and if they're aligned with the perceptions of leadership....
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Return-to-office | Why firms won't tempt staff back to the office with money
For workers who have gotten used to the luxury of working from home, not needing to commute, and having...
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Respect and appreciation | Saying 'Thank You' to staff shouldn't be seen as a reward, but it's a good place to start
Thank you are two tiny words that, it turns out, can really mean a lot to staff...
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'World Cup Bank Holiday' | Is a day off what staff really want if England win the Women's World Cup?
As the Lionesses prepare for the World Cup Final, England are waiting with baited breath not only for...
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Gen Z fights back | Younger workers are sick of burning out, and they're doing something about it
This article talks about diversity and inclusion, ethics, the demands of younger workers, work-life balance...
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Four Day Week | Flexible work shouldn't be just a yes or no decision for HR
The four-day week has prompted much discussion recently - and it can seem like it's a yes or no decision...
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IAG controversy | HR may be getting its view of productivity woefully wrong
What does a good employee look like? It's a complex question, and the answer may just make you reconsider...
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A dangerous narrative | Wage hikes of regular staff aren't the cause of inflation, it's those of the 1%
As workers across the country struggle as a result of the growing cost-of-living crisis, surely it makes...
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Geriatric, us? | HR leaders, be careful about stereotyping the over 50s in the things you say and do!
In September, I'll turn 46. While I could still just about say I'm in my 'mid-forties', there is that...
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Warning | Why do we think it's okay to harass employees on holiday?
When the entirety of your professional digital footprint can fit in the pocket of your jacket, the concept...
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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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Love your job? | Achieving job satisfaction is a two-way street - all staff need to play their part
Whatever level you work at, a week will rarely go by without us feeling disgruntled...
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