It is extraordinary how the pandemic has challenged long held views. I remember some years ago trying to persuade a chief executive that flexible working would improve the organisation’s capacity… read more →
Normally when you tell people what they need to do, they ignore it or rebel against it. So how can you influence people to take action? Well, you can nudge… read more →
In 2005, I was working for a government organisation promoting and supporting small and medium-sized businesses in the capital. I was approached by a staff member telling me that he… read more →
There has been much in the media about pay awards and what might or might not happen after Brexit. According to XpertHR’s recent benchmarking review, the headline measure of pay… read more →
Employers are making clear strides when it comes to caring for the physical health of their staff members, but what about their financial health support? At a time when employees… read more →
HR Strategy | Organisational Culture | Today we have greater control over where and when we work. As our businesses spread across the world and technology makes it easy to do our… read more →
The Chancellor’s recent budget highlighted the UK’s poor productivity growth. It is complex because there are many contributing factors such as low investment in capital equipment, cheap labour and poor… read more →
So why is it that some companies are able to steam ahead with great products and market share while others fall by the wayside? A new book (Time, Talent, Energy)… read more →
Around 50% of UK HR professionals believe that senior business leaders don’t have the behaviours and skills needed to get the best from their people. This was one of the… read more →
So how can you get the best out of your team? Should you offer positive feedback to let people know when they’re doing well, or should you offer constructive comments… read more →