The introduction of UK GDPR legislation in 2018 affected everyone – individuals, workers, private companies and public authorities. In principle, it sounds straightforward – just be careful when processing personal data. In reality, it’s far more complex – and the penalties can be severe. Most of us have heard about the biggest breaches [...]
A manager’s main job is dealing with the personal and professional problems of the people that report to you. While this may feel irrelevant to your work, it’s important to realise that relationship maintenance is a manager’s work. Relationship maintenance should be a top priority when you move into a leadership position. Book title: Radical Candor Author: [...]
Recently, Gartner published its Top Five Priorities for HR Leaders in 2024 informed by a survey they carried out in July 2023. One of those priorities was HR technology and AI. It has jumped to third place after ranking only sixth in 2022. So, what has changed and why has HR technology grown [...]
In the fast-paced world of HR, prioritising employee wellbeing and fostering a positive work culture are essential. The ongoing popularity of hybrid working means that the boundaries between work and personal life can blur. It’s therefore crucial to create spaces that nurture mental health and encourage open dialogue. Enter Brew Monday, a simple [...]
We recently wrote about one of Gartner’s top priorities for HR for 2024 – change management and change fatigue – and this has prompted us to write about another of their important identified priorities - addressing organisational culture and the struggle with alignment and connectedness particularly in a hybrid working world. What is organisational [...]
