Keeping HR human: Dr Aaron Taylor on AI, inclusion and the skills of the future
The Big Interview The HR landscape is evolving rapidly, with artificial intelligence, diversity and inclusion challenges, and generational shifts reshaping the profession. As businesses navigate these changes, HR professionals must adapt to new technologies, ethical considerations, and employee expectations. Dr Aaron Taylor, head of school for human resource management at Arden University, offers insights into […]
Access Learning launches AI powered LMS to maximize impact of L&D Teams
Access Learning (part of The Access Group) has released the latest version, powered by AI and engagement capabilities, of its comprehensive LMS. The new AI-powered Learning Platform, Access LMS Evo provides enhanced efficiency and assistance with the introductions of Feed, and Copilot. AI-powered tools that streamline administrative tasks and provide personalised recommendations for training, and […]
How to create a workforce that is commercially minded
It’s been dubbed ‘Awful April’ as employers face national insurance hikes and an increase in the minimum wage. Investing in changing the mindset of teams can help them become more commercially-minded and drive positive business outcomes, argues Carole Gaskell. With 83% of business leaders expecting their national insurance bills to rise this month, according to […]
Severance: A dark side to workplace culture.
Let me introduce you to Severance if you’re not already a fan. If you are already a Severance fan, you can skip the first paragraph. You’ll still want to read what follows. ) Imagine you wake up in an empty room with no idea why you’re there. A hidden voice is crackling a series questions […]
Leadership Lessons From Cory Booker’s Filibuster : Focus on the message, not the spotlight
Cory Booker, a U.S. Senator from New Jersey (D), broke the record of the longest filibuster in the Senate. According to Ed Kilgore a political analyst, his goal was to “dramatize” the extent and intensity of the threats that Trump, Elon Mush, and other presidential stooges present to the government and democracy as we know […]
The Silent Killer for Corporate Success: Wrong People on the Wrong Seats
Put the wrong people on the wrong seats. This will destroy your bottom line and employee morale. It can even set your business on fire. Every day, it happens. A high-performing individual-contributor gets catapulted into management because of tenure, not talent. A senior executive keeps their title, despite being out of touch. The mid-level manager […]
How to prevent burnout at work
Stress Awareness Month: How can you avoid burnout in the workplace? Stress Awareness Month is celebrated in April. This is a great opportunity to tackle one of today’s most pressing workplace issues: burnout. Physical and emotional health are becoming more important due to the rapid pace of work, pressures from deadlines and blurred boundaries between […]
One in seven experience workplace abuse, finds major survey
According to a large survey of the workplace, more than one-seventh of UK employees has experienced some type of abuse. The Skills and Employment Survey, conducted every six years by Cardiff University, UCL and Nuffield College in Oxford and the University of Surrey (and other academic institutions), has revealed some interesting findings. The survey revealed […]
Former Minister calls for an end to the ‘two-tiered’ use of NDAs
Louise Haigh, a former cabinet minister, has called for the end of a “two-tier” system when it comes to non-disclosure contracts. In a Westminster Hall discussion today (2 April), the former transport secretary called on colleagues to ban bosses from using NDAs “improperly” against low-paid employees in sectors like hospitality or retail. Haigh introduced an […]
Prioritising Performance Management: Strategies for Success (webinar).
Thursday, 8 May 2025 at 2:00 pm BST Effective performance management has never been more important than it is today. What should organisations do to make sure performance management is a priority in the face of competing demands? This webinar by Personnel Today, in partnership with Culture Amp explores strategies that can be implemented to […]