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.
January is traditionally the time when HR commentators look ahead at the challenges likely to be facing the profession in the coming year. Increasing digitisation and further advances in Artificial Intelligence feature heavily in the predictions that have hit the […]
No-one likes having to give an employee difficult feedback, but there are times when issues just can’t be ignored. If performance has dipped, serious mistakes are being made or there are problems around attitude and behaviour, its important to tackle […]
The last quarter of the year is the time when many organisations start to plan for – or even kick off – their annual round of performance reviews. It can be a challenging and frustrating time for HR. Managers often […]
HR in the charity sector: insights from the front line in summary: In this blog, we delve into HR practices within the charity sector, offering perspectives from professionals working directly in this field. We discuss the unique challenges faced by […]
The Apprenticeships scheme is up for an overhaul with the Chancellor’s budget announcement that contributions for non levy-paying organisations will be halved. The reduction in training payments comes as part of a wider £695 million package to support apprenticeships, and […]
A recent court case has highlighted the importance of having a reliable system for managing and storing important people-related paperwork. In the case of Tenon V Cawley, the employer alleged that Miss Cawley, a member of its senior management team, […]
Tackling sexual harassment is one of the biggest challenges facing HR right now – and as this week’s news has shown, it’s an issue that’s not going to go away any time soon. Hot on the heels of the furore […]
How HR software can help companies win the war for talent in summary: HR software plays a crucial role in streamlining recruitment processes by automating tasks such as candidate sourcing, screening, and onboarding, thus increasing efficiency. It contributes to enhancing […]
Performance-related problems often come knocking on HR’s door. A manager has lost patience with an employee’s consistent lateness and wants HR to invoke the formal disciplinary procedure. A sales consultant has started to miss targets and the manager thinks they […]
What’s on your reading list at the moment? Maybe you’re looking to be gripped by the latest thriller from David Baldacci or James Patterson? Or are you planning to relax with a bit of chick-lit courtesy of Marian Keyes or […]
How to support your EU nationals and plan for Brexit in summary*: in this blog, we offer practical advice for HR professionals on how to prepare for the potential impacts of Brexit on their workforce and operations. Key steps include […]
So the great Summer get-away has begun. The out-of-office is on, the suitcase is packed and you’re looking forward to a couple of weeks in the sun. Holidays should of course be about switching off from HR systems, relaxing and […]
