It’s sometimes forgotten that one of the key responsibilities of employers is to provide a safe working environment – one where staff can feel confident to … Read more
The double whammy of chronic conditions and Covid-19 on healthcare costs
We’ve all heard the phrase ‘prevention is better than cure’, and it’s no surprise that’s it’s a saying that continues to be used today. For prevention has … Read more
Who doesn’t want to go back to the office? Women
The Covid-19 pandemic, which is maybe…hopefully…finally, starting to ebb away (BA.2 notwithstanding), has left in its wake the smoldering ruin of go-go, … Read more
To encourage PTO you must first PTO (or Prepare The others)
During the course of my career, I can safely say I’ve coined more than a few phrases – everything from PLC (or Personal Levels of Comfort), to Be Savvy Not … Read more
Unleash America lives up to its name
Back in March, after attending my first HR conference for two years (HR Transform in Las Vegas), I was left with an overwhelming feeling that HR … Read more
After two years HR must heed its own advice
I’m pretty sure most of us can recall the routine safety demonstrations flight attendants show us just before take off. As well as guidance on where the … Read more
The most interesting HR stories of the week
Facebook tells staff to stop discussing abortion at work Social media giant, Facebook has reportedly banned staff from talking about abortion on its … Read more
We have 4,000 weeks on Earth: How should work fit into this?
According to British journalist, psychologist, author and productivity guru, Oliver Burkeman, our time on this planet is distinctly short – some 4,000 … Read more
HR Famous: Periods In The Workplace
On episode 99 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Jessica Lee and Kris Dunn come together to their new co-host, … Read more
Why it’s time to rethink paid leave
Paid time off (PTO). I can say, with some certainty, that it’s the benefit pretty much everyone would agree they want more of. So why is it that the vast … Read more
The most interesting HR stories of the week
Microsoft announces it will also help pay employees’ abortion costs Hot on the heels of Amazon announcing that it would reimburse travel costs for … Read more
The most interesting HR stories of the week
Return to office is ‘racist’ say Apple employees A furious group of 200 Apple employees – part of a newly-formed group, ‘Apple Together’ – have written to … Read more
Why HR must teach forgiveness
Toxic workplaces create poor employee mental health – fact. But according to executive coach, Jim Frawley, as well as tackling areas where toxicity might … Read more
Most interesting HR stories of the week
US engagement levels slump Recent rises in the proportion of workers declaring themselves to be ‘engaged’ at work have gone into reverse according to … Read more
The four-day week is coming. Are you ready for it?
As the media busies itself with story after story about who is returning to the office, who is still working from home, and who is leaving the workforce … Read more
The most interesting HR stories of the week
A third of the workforce earn less than $15 per hour… America might well hold the crown as commanding the world’s largest economy (experts predict GDP of … Read more
HR Transform conference proves the show ‘can’ go on
Recently, I was finally able to do something I wondered if I would ever do again — attend a live, in-person HR conference. The fact that I managed to … Read more
Most interesting HR stories of the week
Economists warn of impending recession According to a number of sources reported in the Financial Times, U.S. economists are said to be predicting a … Read more
The dud story of productivity
For years now, I’ve been concerned that managers have been sold a dud story when it comes to productivity. Sadly the notion that working more hours is … Read more
What are you doing to banish burnout this International Women’s Day?
Today is International Women’s Day – not that many of the millions of US working women will probably know much about it. They’re too busy holding down … Read more