Tag: HR

How to handle a toxic boss
People don’t leave bad jobs, they leave bad managers. Workplace stress is more common than most people realise.

HR: How to build employee trust in corporate culture
The right HR director is essential to lead on a culture that gets the best out of people, rather than policing them.

Cabinet Office makes key appointments
Fiona Ryland will join as government chief people officer and Mike Porter has been appointed government chief digital officer.

Narcissistic leaders are perceived negatively by their employees
Study reveals that while narcissistic leaders tend to rate themselves highly, they often have a negative impact on other people in the workplace.

Computer says no: the risks of AI in the post-pandemic digital workplace
Digitalisation of the workplace has been heralded as key to organisational effectiveness, learning and agility. But is this future as perfect as it seems?

Heartache to headache: why workplace relationships are a problem
McDonald’s and BlackRock have both parted ways with senior executives after workplace relationships came to light. So what are the risks of an office romance?

Organisations are still falling short on staff mental health
Despite progress on policies, a poll reveals businesses still have a long way to go to improve the mental health and well-being of their employees.

Due diligence in recruitment requires the human touch
Verifying a senior hire’s CV is vital to avoid costly mistakes. But due diligence in recruitment requires more than database checks alone.

Culture at heart: Steven Baert, Novartis
Steven Baert, the group head of human resources at Novartis, explores the thinking behind culture change at the Swiss pharmaceuticals behemoth.

HSBC reveals gender pay gap of 60% but pledges to improve diversity
One of the UK’s biggest banks reveals an average gender pay gap of 60%, while the average bonus gap is 84%.