Writer and Communications Consultant
Erika Lucas is a writer and communications consultant with a special interest in HR, leadership, management and personal development. Her career has spanned journalism and PR, with previous roles in regional press, BBC Radio, PR consultancy, charities and business schools.
What HR wants for Christmas in summary: HR’s ultimate wish is less admin, more time for people! With fewer forms and more focus on the people stuff – because nobody dreams of spending the holidays knee-deep in paperwork! A sprinkle […]
World Mental Health Day: Taking positive action on mental health in the workplace in summary: World Mental Health Day is the ideal time for people professionals to evaluate how they can contribute to supporting positive working environments. HR teams can […]
5 business books to read before Summer ends! In summary: In this blog, we recommend five business books to read before summer ends, including titles on organisational change, public speaking, longevity, perseverance, and career management for women. Each book provides […]
How to get to grips with people data in summary: While HR software can provide valuable workforce insights, understanding the context behind the numbers—such as the reasons for absenteeism—helps prevent misinterpretations that could lead to disengagement or other issues. People […]
How to become a learning organisation in summary: In a world of work that’s constantly changing, a chronic skills shortage and turbulent jobs market, businesses must be proactive in becoming learning organisations. To do this, HR teams must get buy-in […]
Employee CVs: how can you really trust them? In summary: Recent studies reveal that a significant number of UK job seekers embellish their CVs, with 92.5% admitting to dishonesty and 1 in 12 falsifying formal qualifications. Employing individuals based on […]
If the latest research is to be believed, companies are still struggling with two of the most fundamental people management issues – keeping employee absence under control and employee performance management. The latest data from the ONS shows that employee […]
The ONS’ latest statistics* show the unemployment rate has decreased, and the number of vacancies has shot up: ‘77,500 above its pre-pandemic level in January to March 2020’. Alongside people’s lukewarm feelings about moving jobs in an uncertain time, the […]
If your organisation has experienced growth or turnover, chances are recruitment is part of your agenda. But to find the right people to join your organisation, your job adverts must stand out from the crowd and present your brand in […]
The CIPD’s Flex From 1st campaign[1] highlights that, ‘While COVID-19 has driven an increase in remote working, 46% of UK employees still do not have flexible working’. Despite the CIPD and others talking about the benefits of flexible working in […]
With the added HR admin caused by COVID-19, HR is under more pressure than ever before to juggle the strategic aspects of its role with a never-ending stream of requests and queries from the workforce. The board wants you to […]
COVID-19 continues to put huge financial pressures on many businesses, causing them to tighten their budgets and hold off on projects. And with buying or updating HR software often down the priority list even during pre-pandemic times, incorrectly regarded as […]
