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.
So election fever is now behind us; the shock of an unexpected Conservative win has started to dissipate, and thoughts are moving to what their first moves will be as a majority government. For the losing parties, however, equally challenging […]
There’s been an interesting debate recently about the ‘dark side’ of IT, prompted by some research coming out of the University of Lancaster Management School. Its study into the over-use of technology suggests that IT is actually decreasing productivity and […]
I’ve been fascinated by a recent online debate taking place between the CIPD and the British Institute of Facilities Management about what makes for a great workplace. ‘The workplace conversation’ comes from the premise that the three main parties involved […]
The thorny issue of employee rewards has always been near the top of the corporate agenda. Get it right and it can help you attract and keep hold of the best people and improve performance. Get it wrong and it […]
Recent press reports about the health risks of the ‘sedentary’ lives led by office workers has brought the issue of employee well-being to the fore. Research from On your Feet Britain, together with the British Heart Foundation, suggests that sitting […]
It’s a fact of life that people don’t like change – so introducing any new HR process that requires people to think and act differently is always going to be a challenge. Performance management is a problematic subject – often regarded […]
Conflict management: how to manage conflict in your team in summary: In this blog, we explore the nature of conflict within teams, highlighting its inevitability in workplace dynamics and its potential for both positive and negative outcomes. It offers practical […]
According to recent research from Ipsos MORI and Cirrus, having a shared purpose and sense of direction is one of the top priorities for senior business leaders – yet only 19% of the Captains of Industry questioned believed HR departments […]
What’s holding HR back? Is it technology? In summary: In this blog, we identify the most common barriers hindering HR technology adoption, including budget constraints, lack of understanding of technology benefits, and resistance to change within HR departments. It offers […]
I was fascinated by some research that came out last week on the DNA of ‘Game-changers’ – those people who are ahead of the curve, not afraid to step outside of the norm, and have the ability to drive real […]
Recent research from Cezanne HR shows that there is a growing appetite for home-working, with almost 40 per cent of employees surveyed in the UK saying they would be happy to take a lower paid job if it gave them […]
Hands up those of you who would change to a lower paid job if it gave you the opportunity to work from home? If you’re in the ‘yes’ camp, you’re not alone. In the latest Cezanne HR industry survey, almost […]
