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Managing redundancies with dignity and compassion
Most of us will have experienced the impact of redundancy at some point in our lives – if not directly, then through a friend or family member. It is one…
How to Create a Robust – and Realistic – Maternity Leave Policy
Picture this: an employee, just a few weeks after giving birth, sits at home surrounded by bottles, nappies, and the overwhelming noise of new motherhood. She’s healing from major physical…
What We’re Reading: Never Not Working by Malissa Clark
A brand-new study recently discovered that those employees who are ‘workaholics’ are more likely to become disengaged with their moral values. This got us thinking about how being a workaholic…
Tackling a ‘Hushed Hybrid’ culture
HR professionals are at the forefront of navigating the evolving dynamics of workplace culture. So, with more and more organizations increasing the number of in-office workdays, the rise of ‘hushed…
Why Human Interaction Still Matters in the Age of AI
Let me set the scene: it’s a rainy Tuesday morning and you arrive at the office for work. The place is quiet – just the hum of the coffee machine…
Rethinking Health and Safety in the Age of Hybrid Work
In just a few short years, the definition of ‘the workplace’ has undergone a dramatic transformation. Kitchens became conference rooms, spare bedrooms turned into full-time offices, and coffee tables doubled…
The Metaverse and the Future of Work: What HR Professionals Need to Know
For a concept once hailed as the next technological revolution, the metaverse has experienced a lull in mainstream attention. However, for HR professionals, the metaverse's potential to transform work has…
From Coloring Books to Career Paths: Is Take Your Child to Work Day in Need of Repurposing?
Now, it can be easy to dismiss ‘Take Your Child to Work Day’ as a feel-good event that’s little more than a nostalgic tradition for families and a minor disruption…
Tripping at the First Hurdle: The Importance of Effective Onboarding
For many new employees, the first few days at a company set the stage for their entire experience. A warm welcome, a clear understanding of expectations, and a sense of…
Once Upon a Time in HR…the Sequel
Once upon a time, in a workplace not so far away, three employees faced challenges that tested the magic of their HR departments. With the right support from their employers,…
Supporting Employees with Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological condition that affects movement, coordination, and cognitive functions, and it is estimated that around 10 million people globally are living with Parkinson’s. Therefore, ensuring…
Navigating The “Great Detachment”
The modern workforce is undergoing profound shifts, with a significant trend emerging among younger employees: the “Great Detachment.” This phenomenon, taking cues from the post-pandemic “Great Resignation”, reflects a growing…
