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Opinion: it’s vital to learn how to balance politics and values
Maintaining your integrity in the face of politicking will mark you out as an influencer, writes Penny WhitelockNearly every HR and L&D professional has probably found themselves in a position...
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Three quarters of lesbian and bisexual women aren’t out at work
Experts warn of ‘double glass ceiling’ preventing career progressionLesbians and bisexual women face a “double glass ceiling” if they want to progress at work, experts have warned, after research...
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HR is 'the most dishonest profession', says shock survey
Half of professionals say they act deceitfully because such behaviour is ‘normal’HR practitioners’ reputation as a bastion of trust and honesty has been thrown into doubt by a new survey which claims...
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Opinion: What sort of style works in Brexit communications?
Human psychology can help us get our messages across more effectively at a difficult time, says Trevor RutterThe EU referendum result took many people by surprise, and we’ve all witnessed the...
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Opinion: Volunteering made me the HR professional I am today
I would never have gained the skills and confidence to start my own business without volunteering, writes Sheetal Gill It’s always been in my nature to want to help others, whether or not I’ve had a...
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Employee feedback and coaching templates that managers will love.
Most will agree that coaching employees and giving them feedback are critical management skills. When performed well, coaching and feedback help drive employee performance, development and engagement....
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Requiring an employee to remove Islamic headscarf was discriminatory
Latest EU opinion conflicts with previous view on dress code banAn Advocate General (AG) of the European court has just published an opinion which concludes that a company policy requiring an employee...
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Millennials set to earn less than previous generations
Inter-generational inequality is ‘nowhere clearer than on pay’, warns new reportMotivating and retaining millennial generation employees could get tougher as new research shows they will be the first...
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Should employers clamp down on Pokemon Go?
Popular game prompts questions over use of personal devices, as Boeing becomes first business to ban it at workThe take-up of smartphone game Pokemon Go has been so remarkable – and the experience of...
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Opinion: Five lessons the film industry can teach us about creative leadership
Business leaders can learn fresh approaches from the directors who inspire and lead teams of thousands, writes Linda AspeyAt the international Sheffield Doc/Fest 2016 last month, a member of the...
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BA crew threaten industrial action over ‘HR fantasy project’
Union slams new performance management system; airline says changes will enhance customer serviceThousands of British Airways (BA) cabin crew are to vote on whether to take industrial action in a...
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More than two-thirds of businesses worry about recruiting highly skilled staff
CBI research also highlights concerns over impact of apprenticeship levy, with budgets for wider employee training under threatMore than two-thirds (69 per cent) of UK companies are worried about...
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Why tackling anxiety and stress at work makes good business sense
Three simple steps to promote mental wellbeing in the workplaceWellbeing in the workplace is no longer something organisations can afford to take lightly. One-in-six British workers experiences...
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Succession Planning Kit: how to make succession planning easy
Having a solid succession plan can reduce the time it takes to fill key positions, cut turnover costs and give your company a competitive advantage. Not having an effective plan can expose your...
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Future of ‘gig economy’ in balance as Uber tribunal begins
Lawyers will argue taxi firm’s drivers should be classed as workers; ONS figures show 15 per cent of UK workers are self-employedThe future of the gig economy could be shaped by two cases that began...
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Steps for dealing with tricky time off work situations
Managing dependants’ leave, frequent absences and disciplinary meeting ‘sickies’Sickness absences can have a significant impact on a business. They can result in lost productivity and unhappy...
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Learn, rest, repeat. Learn, rest, repeat
Repetition is the key to lifelong learning, says Simon Strong – but that’s not an excuse to lock employees in a room to listen to a compliance tape on loopFor those who were privileged enough to go to...
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Employees sentenced after ‘mock crucifixion’ of apprentice
Fines for pair who bullied teenager ‘in most appalling way’Two men have been fined and handed unpaid work orders for a series of workplace bullying attacks against a teenage apprentice, including...
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Mental wellness – a key element in employee wellness programmes
Successful companies recognise the strong relationship between employee well-being, a more engaged workforce and improved business results. While traditional corporate wellness programmes focus on...
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Court interpreters’ race claim against the Ministry of Justice fails
Contractors working regularly for one client were not protected against discriminationIt has always been clear that truly independent providers of services to the world at large fall outside the scope...
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