We’re back with another TED talk roundup! The pandemic has been a catalyst in shifting how people view work. We’ve seen early retirements (some by choice, some not…), young workers looking at companies’ commitments to social issues (DEI and climate […]
The countdown to the winter holidays has begun, and HR people like you are no doubt looking forward to a well-earned break. With the turbulent year coming to a close, many of us are hoping for a more positive outlook […]
With a bit of luck, your organisation already has a positive and well-defined company culture; one that permeates your whole organisation and fits the context and environment you operate in. But what happens when your company goes through a period […]
Carrying out return-to-work interviews after a sickness absence has many benefits. Not only do interviews give line managers a better idea of how to support employees returning, but the information gleaned during an interview can also be useful to the […]
Change is a fact of life and we’ve had a lot of it in the past couple of years. Despite this, it’s also a given that most people don’t like it. Whether it’s a major company restructure or simply a […]
Tackling employee mental wellbeing is an ongoing challenge for managers and HR teams. There’s a constant struggle in figuring out what keeps people motivated, engaged and happy. It’s no secret that happy and positive emotions bring about many benefits not […]
The argument for building a diverse workforce is well-rehearsed – better customer insight, improved innovation, higher levels of employee engagement, to name just a few of the benefits to be had. Organisations need to make sure they are doing everything […]
As employers increasingly feel more confident about their business prospects* post-lockdown, many organisations have upped their recruitment efforts. But instead of spending arduous amounts of time and resources on external hiring, identifying and growing your talent internally may be the […]
Working in HR can require a lot of resilience, especially at such a confusing time. You need to develop a tough exterior to cope with the ups and downs of daily working life. Some people are naturally more resilient and […]
The summer holiday season has arrived, but HR might not feel like it has. With concerns around returning to on-site working (for those who’ve been working from home), managing absence requests and long-term planning around what work will look like, […]
