The authenticity trap: when authentic leadership goes too much
Leadership is often seen as a virtue that requires authenticity. Leaders who are authentically themselves, who “say it as it is”, and who refuse to compromise for appearances are praised. In a world that is tired of corporate jargon, political spin and other forms of spin, authenticity can be a breath fresher. It is positioned […]
Research shows that employers must provide more flexibility for working caregivers
Nearly half (44%) who are unpaid caregivers and work report that their mental health and physical well-being have deteriorated since they took on caregiving responsibilities. According to Carers UK a third (33%) of carers who are currently or were previously employed have cancelled or postponed their own tests, scans, or treatments because they had to […]
CIPD: a quarter of respondents believe that work negatively impacts on health
According to CIPD research, a quarter of workers think their job negatively impacts their health. The Good Work Index of the HR body found that despite an improvement in the quality of work over the past eight years, the impact of the job on the wellbeing continues to be negative. Around 8.5 million UK workers, […]
Sejal Daswani – Smarter leave management in shift-based workplaces
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) estimates that over a million UK workers miss out on paid leave every year, costing them a total of more than PS2billion in unclaimed holidays. This shocking figure not only highlights the danger of employee burnout but also reveals the gaps in the way organisations manage leave, particularly in sectors […]
Patty McCord: HR is a coach, not a cop
The role of HR is to coach, not police. Context Patty McCord is a former Chief Talent Officer at Netflix, and the co-creator behind its Freedom & Responsibility Culture Deck. McCord has a reputation for challenging the traditional HR models, especially those that are rooted in rule enforcement, control and ticking boxes. She has a […]
How to combat loneliness in the digital workplace
Employees are increasingly lonely as they do so much of their work virtually. Mark Leisegang explores how employers can use technology to help teams connect and communicate more effectively? The paradox of modern working is harder to ignore. This week, 9-15 June, is Loneliness Awareness Week. Even though technology is designed to help us connect, […]
US Supreme Court lowers the burden of proof in’reverse discrimination.
In a recent ruling, the US Supreme Court ruled that people who are members of majority groups can sue their employers for discrimination. The Justices voted unanimously in favor of making it easier for white people and heterosexuals to bring “reverse discrimination cases”. The decision was made in response to a case brought by an […]
The Institute of Directors calls for reforms in the Employment Rights Bill
The Institute of Directors, along with the CBI, has accused the government of failing to listen to business in regards to reforms to Employment Rights Bill which is currently before the House of Lords. Alex Hall-Chen is the principal policy advisor for the IoD. The IoD released research that showed that 72 percent of UK […]
What is loyalty/disloyalty?
The fans of a Liverpool footballer, who is regarded as an “home grown talent” and by supporters as “one of our own”, leaves the club to play in Real Madrid. They are appalled at his lack loyalty. Ryanair’s boss is reportedly in line for a EUR111m loyalty bonus. The CE informs their senior Management that […]
It’s time for a rethink on how we use occupational healthcare
The Society of Occupational Medicine has published a report that focuses on the issue of sickness presenteeism, or working when you are sick. This is more common, more expensive, and less visible than sickness absence. In most organisations it is not measured and managed. The latest annual survey by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and […]