Menstrual leave | How to roll out this policy like other leading firms
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Transphobia row | BBC boss tells LGBT+ staff: ‘get used to hearing views you don’t like’
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‘Greater security’ | Real Living Wage rise takes effect – what HR needs to know
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How to Measure Company Culture: A Quick Guide
Company culture, or organizational culture, is intangible yet very impactful on organizational performance. Culture refers to the consistent organizational behaviors (norms) of employees and leaders. Organizational culture often mirrors the organization’s core values but is a direct reflection of the organization’s leadership. Some of those intangible behaviors are how are decisions made – top-down or…
Naming and shaming firms breaking minimum wage law has little impact
What more can be done to ensure the National Minimum Wage laws are adhered to? (more…)
Aligning people and business strategy with a holistic view of talent
HR leaders are drawn to the prospect of creating a high-performing workforce but often overlook the key ingredients. In fact, companies that align talent with business strategy outperform others by 16%, retain 30% more top performers, and see 34% higher employee performance. The last 18 months have posed major challenges that saw business and talent…
Using a 9 Box to Optimize Performance
Covid and the rise of remote and hybrid work have changed the way companies measure employee performance. According to the World Economic Forum, this means they must measure employee performance based on outcomes with clear performance metrics rather than the traditional focus on employee behavior. As a result, tools like the 9 box grid are…
Clarks accused of covering strike using agency workers
Under the law, companies are not allowed to hire temporary workers to perform duties normally carried out by workers on strike. (more…)
Replacing unvaccinated staff could cost NHS GBP270 million
What are the work-related benefits and drawbacks of the decision to mandate vaccinations for NHS staff? (more…)
The Workplace in 2021 and Beyond: How the Pandemic is Changing Things
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed lives, and work, in ways most of us could never have predicted at the beginning of 2020: lockdowns, masks, social distancing, designated essential workers, online learning, remote working and Zoom–lots of Zoom. “Before March, we were like many companies where employees came into the office every day,” said Sam Bath,…