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Pressing the reset button: three Cs you need to know

The author of Slay in Your Lane says culture, communication and community will define the best post-Covid organisations

[Interview] [Crisis Management]

Eight ways bad managers kill conversations – and motivation

Great communication is not about delivering messages brilliantly – it’s about making yourself listened to

[Article] [Communication]

Navigating the future of human capital

People are at the centre of post-covid recovery, argues this HR professional – here’s why they’re so important

[Article] []

From intern to CEO in five years – and still learning

After becoming CEO, Max May decided to embark upon an apprenticeship to fill in his knowledge gaps – here’s his story

[Article] []

Thank God it’s Thursday! Busting the myths about the four-day week

As managers navigate returning to work post-Covid, we bust five myths about the four-day week

[Article] [Flexibility]

How to give your team a sense of purpose: the do’s and don’ts

There are some clear behaviours that will – and won’t – unite your team as we phase back into offices and workplaces

[Article] [Governance]

‘Reboarding’: The art of the willing office return

Returning office workers will want secure, safe workspaces that are primarily for collaboration, not administration

[Article] [Workplace Culture]

Where are our disabled senior leaders?

Disabled people are significantly less likely to be employed as managers. We can address it, but only if we get uncomfortable

[Article] [Equality and Diversity]

How to work with your people to shape the ‘new normal’

We got an in-depth briefing from deputy MD at Hitachi about developing a ‘hybrid’ working model in collaboration with staff

[Article] [Crisis Management]

No New Deal, Same Stacked Deck

Business leaders and inclusion experts express their disappointment at the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities’ Report

[Article] [Equality and Diversity]

Stress: what it is and how to deal with it

A deep dive into everything you need to know about understanding and coping with stress

[Article] [Mental Health and Wellbeing]

“Stop sitting in conversations”: How to create positive change at speed

The pandemic has shown that change can happen quickly when we put our minds to it. How do we apply that mindset to D&I?

[Article] [Equality and Diversity]

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