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.
Companies seem to be falling into one of three camps right now. They are: • Operating on the frontline of the pandemic, desperately trying to mobilise staff, redeploy people into critical roles and recruit additional temporary workers. • Scrambling to […]
The need for organisations to pay attention to the mental health of their employees has never been greater. Levels of work-related stress and anxiety are already high – and the CIPD is now warning that unless employers take action, the […]
The subject of remote working continues to be a top priority for HR teams. Many larger organisations have already adapted to working remotely, mainly due to the blanket ‘stay at home’ restrictions we all experienced at the height of the […]
In today’s multi-generational workforces, reverse mentoring (where a less experienced/junior employee mentors a more senior colleague) is becoming increasingly popular. It’s often talked about in the context of the younger, supposedly more ‘tech savvy’ employee helping managers get to grips […]
Is your workplace culture fit for the future? In summary: In this blog, we investigate the importance of cultivating a workplace culture that aligns with future trends and challenges, emphasising the need for adaptability, innovation, and inclusivity to thrive in […]
Ask people what makes them happy at work, and many will tell you it’s the relationships they have with their colleagues. In fact, according to recent research from the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM), ‘Getting on well with colleagues […]
“People are so pre-occupied with their own tasks and ‘to do’ lists that their capacity to notice and care for themselves, let alone their colleagues down the corridor, is diminished.” I’ve just read Amy Bradley’s new book ‘The Human Moment: […]
How inclusive is your workplace? Do people genuinely feel valued, accepted and supported at work, regardless of their background, identity or circumstances? Or are people hiding behind a ‘work’ persona, worried that being their true selves will hinder their […]
What do CEOs actually want from their HR people? Google that question, and there’s a pretty long list. Making change happen quickly, developing leaders for the digital world, finding and keeping the best talent, preparing the business for the impact […]
According to analytics and advisory company Gallup, employees who have a best friend at work are seven times more likely to be engaged with their job, and feeling more connected with colleagues can boost productivity by as much as 25%. […]
How to avoid Christmas leave conflict: a best-practice guide to managing time off in summary: Ensure everyone is aware of the business’s operating schedule over the Christmas period to avoid confusion and potential conflicts around time off requests. Adhere to […]
“It’s like HR Glastonbury,” said one Twitter follower last week, joining the queue to get into the CIPD’s Annual Conference and Exhibition last week. There may not have been quite as much mud and rain (and hopefully better toilets) as […]
