Opinion Archive

Remote work under scrutiny

Across the EU and beyond, labour laws are evolving to reflect the emergence of flexible working. Here’s what HR leaders must know as regulations tighten.

How to have hope amid political chaos

Amid chaos and dysfunction, it's worth remembering that most people, most of the time, are inclined toward fairness, cooperation and kindness.

Breaking the silence: supporting men's mental health in the workplace

Managers can play a pivotal role in supporting male employees' mental health by creating safe spaces, recognising masking behaviours and promoting vulnerability.

Has traditional team building had its day?

UK companies spend around £200 million annually on company away days and team-building activities. But does this investment really enhance productivity or collaboration?

CPOs: leadership in a challenging landscape

In an era of constant disruption, Chief People Officers must embrace AI, leadership agility and business strategy to drive workforce resilience and success.

Building your leadership pipeline: the crucial role of confidence

Healthy confidence is a critical criterion in picking leaders and forecasting future success. Thankfully, it is also a skill that can be developed.

Six female femtech leaders transforming women's health

To mark International Women's Day, here's a look at the innovation, passion and drive of six female Femtech leaders whose work is transforming women’s health.

Why coaching in business can fail to produce results

Coaching often fails to deliver because organisations want the benefits of coaching without making the up-front investment in screening individuals for coaching readiness.

Inclusive strategies for hospitality managers

With international travel now accessible to an ever-growing proportion of the global population, in the hospitality sector, diversity can be a building block to a premium customer experience.

Garbage in, garbage out

Even the best AI tools display cultural bias. So without knowing how to write culturally intelligent AI prompts, it's easy to end up with content that is not quite right for your intended audience.

Latest book podcasts

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Steve Cockram: the Voice-Driven Leader

Steve Cockram, co-founder of Giant Worldwide, talks about his latest book, 'The Voice-Driven Leader' and explains how to create environments in which every voice gets heard.

What is Relationship Currency?

Keynote speaker and transformational coach, Ravi Rajani, talks about his new book, "Relationship currency: five communication habits for limitless influence and business success".

Hone - how purposeful leaders defy drift

We dive into the new book from Deloitte's Geoff Tuff and Steven Goldbach, 'Hone - how purposeful leaders defy drift'.

Lesley Cooper on stress and pressure at work

In this episode we discuss wellbeing at work with Lesley Cooper, including the issues of fear-based cultures and psychological safety.

Three key leadership skills for 2025

As technology evolves at breakneck speed, what are the leadership qualities that will be most critical in 2025?

The great reset

Sometimes the only way to remove the fog clouding the future is a complete reset - in whatever form that might take.

The benefits of a bucket list

Life’s too short not to have dreams. It doesn't matter if they are big, small, expensive or cheap, the important thing is to try to make them happen.

Parenthood and ESG

Becoming a parent is a life-changing event. And the realisation that our children will have to grow up in whatever world we leave behind can also have a big impact on how business leaders perceive growth and sustainability.

Combating burnout: five practical steps for leaders

In today's relentless workplace, tackling burnout among leaders is a pressing reality. Here are some practical strategies to help build a supportive and resilient work environment.

The importance of explicit expectations

The mantra for human effectiveness is “communication, communication, communication”. But without setting explicit expectations, communication on its own isn't enough.

How to lead with questions in cognitively diverse ways

Questions can be powerful leadership enablers. So it is worth taking time to understand the art of asking the right questions and creating a questioning culture when leading others.

Pause and allow

Being 'busy' is normally seen as a positive thing. But being busy has a dark side - stress, poor sleep, never having enough time to stop and think. So how can we learn to be effective without becoming overloaded?

The importance of age-inclusivity in hospitality

Amid the ongoing labour shortage in the UK's hospitality industry, one positive sign is that the sector is attracting a growing number of over-50s workers, who now make up over a third of its workforce.

Global trends to watch in 2024

Building a more culturally intelligent world requires keeping an eye on what’s going on globally. So I can’t help but wonder what 2024 might hold for us and what trends we should be anticipating and watching.

Can AI be trusted as an impartial recruitment partner?

The introduction of AI into the recruitment process has the potential to upset the balance between process and people, undermining diversity and fairness.

Why emotional intelligence is not enough

Emotional intelligence and cultural intelligence are like fraternal twins. They’re not the same person, but they share the same DNA and the family resemblance is unmistakable.

Managing across generations

What can leaders can learn from the past to help to build better multigenerational workplaces in the future ?

How to deliver effective diversity training

There is plenty of valid criticism about diversity training. But an approach that addresses “what’s in it for you” and confronts real-world challenges goes a long way towards delivering effective learning opportunities.

Enhancing engagement when flexible working isn't an option

There are many jobs where flexible working simply isn’t an option. So what alternative benefits can employers offer that will enhance employee well-being and engagement?

Effective performance management can help reduce quiet quitting

If organisations want to overcome 'quiet quitting', they need proactive, engaged leaders who are tapped in to the emotional, psychological, and financial needs of their employees.

Getting to grips with crisis management

Managers are likely to navigate at least two or three major crises during their professional lives, and the way they respond could make or break their careers. So how should managers prepare for the worst?

Are we neglecting managers in the new world of work?

With many managers struggling at a personal level in the new world of hybrid work, organisations need to offer additional support to build healthy workplace relationships.

Latest book reviews

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Hone - How Purposeful Leaders Defy Drift

Hone - How Purposeful Leaders Defy Drift

Geoff Tuff and Steven Goldbach

In a business landscape obsessed with transformation and disruption, Hone offers a refreshingly counterintuitive approach to today's organisational challenges.

Relationship Currency

Relationship Currency

Ravi Rajani

In an era where AI can draft emails and manage our schedules, 'Relationship Currency' is a timely reminder of the importance of investing in genuine human connection.

Work Happier: How to be Happy and Successful at Work

Work Happier: How to be Happy and Successful at Work

Mark Price

An expertly crafted guide that doesn't just theorise about workplace satisfaction but provides a clear roadmap to achieve it.