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‘There’s a lot of suspicion’ – what role can chaplaincies play in fostering multifaith workforces?
For Inter Faith Week 2023, People Management interviewed the founder of the Canary Wharf Multifaith Chaplaincy to discuss wariness of religion in the workplace and how businesses can encourage diverse conversations
From the November-January issue
Expert panel: Does in-person learning work in a hybrid world?

With the hybrid model established as the way we work today, is learning in the classroom an outdated and unrealistic option? Four speakers from a range of industries share their views
Lieutenant General Sharon Nesmith: ’The obstacles I’ve faced mean I want to make the Army an industry leader across the whole public sector’

As the British Army’s highest-ranking female officer, and its HR lead, Nesmith is feeling the weight of responsibility. Is she ready to help reinvent the armed forces?
How SEAT is using a renewed focus on its workforce to navigate the biggest change in its history

The car manufacturer has put people at the heart of its new direction with a fresh style of leadership, bolstered L&D and an improved approach to EDI
How STL focused on people’s strengths and improving accessibility to build a diverse workforce

The fibre optics supplier created an inclusive environment by empowering those with differing needs
Why people professionals must put themselves first

HR teams have the chance to lead the huge changes taking place in the world of work, but to do so it's essential they invest in their own wellbeing and professional development, says May Leng Kwok
Engaged employees likely work at least two days a week onsite

Andrew Kakabadse explains why a hybrid model with significant office time is the best recipe for strong staff engagement
Why affirmative action is needed to help make strides in EDI

Without policies and quotas that hold businesses accountable, progress in equality and diversity will stagnate, says Yetunde Hofmann
AI: how HR can ask (and answer) the right questions

Jobseekers have been using artificial intelligence to turn their holiday snaps into professional photos. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg for the technology – which is why the people profession needs to understand the potential, and the limitations, of what’s coming next
Why didn't anyone listen? HR's role in creating a whistleblowing culture

Submersible Titan’s ill-fated final voyage made headlines around the world, but safety fears were repeatedly brushed aside. People Management looks at what HR can learn from recent cases to ensure such tragedies are consigned to history
Winning smiles: the victors of the CIPD People Management Awards 2023

Hundreds of people professionals gathered at a glittering ceremony to celebrate the brightest HR and L&D talent. Here, we meet some of the night's champions
Should right to disconnect be law?

Experts explore whether the UK should follow other countries’ leads in ensuring employees are allowed to switch off away from work
Will new data encourage better menopause support at work?

Firms could be in danger of pushing away one of the fastest-growing sections of the workforce by not providing adequate support for those experiencing menopausal symptoms. With the government seemingly slow to implement legislative changes, is it time for employers to act?
Words by Juliette Rowsell
Problem solver: 'I’m concerned some of our ethnic minority employees do not feel able to be themselves in the office. How can we create a more supportive environment?'

A panel of experts advises on what can be done to make work feel more welcoming and inclusive
'My biggest mistake was learning too late not to ignore the world outside of HR'

Head of people and culture at Framery Anni Hallila reflects on not seizing opportunities to become a more well-rounded people professional earlier in her career
In the firing line with Rebekah Martin, SVP reward, inclusion and talent acquisition at AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca’s SVP of reward, inclusion and talent on working with purpose – and cereal boxes
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Part four: 11 critical areas for HR to focus on to prepare the workforce for the digital future

In the latest in her series on the people profession’s pivotal role, Natalie Sheils shares her thoughts on tech and training transformation
‘Some dubbed it BMI being Circled’ – how successfully merging two healthcare providers led to winning two CIPD People Management Awards
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Circle Health Group’s chief people officer shares how he and his HR team brought two culturally unique organisations together – and scooped two CIPD People Management Awards in the process
‘We’ve overachieved in our plans so far…but I’m not getting too cocky’
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Chubb Fire & Security’s first director of employee experience and development – Kirsty Brooks – shares how she implemented a people-first ethos into a 200-year organisation
L&D career focus: ‘I got involved in workplace learning because it became sexy and more important to business’

The ROI on upskilling is undeniable, but the L&D profession can do much more to promote that fact, says Richard Townsend, CEO at QA Workforce Learning
Why do some men resist gender equality at work?

Through research and interviews, Elisabeth Kelan investigates the reasons male leaders might push back on the promotion of women – and how managers can tackle such resistance
Organisational purpose and trust: the best-kept secrets of employee engagement
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After more than 20 years working for multilateral development organisations in the public sector, Jelena Segan believes she has gained some valuable insights into what keeps staff across the globe engaged and satisfied at work
Organisation development: what is it and how does HR 'do OD' successfully?

Organisation development could be the secret sauce your HR practice is missing. People Management consults the evidence, and the experts, for an in-depth examination on the importance of OD, exclusively for CIPD members
‘Bottoms up’: why this TED star wants mentoring put into reverse
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Turning things on their head is not for the faint hearted but, by being bold, it can be both insightful and eye opening. It is this notion that Patrice Gordon is using to help transform the way leaders think
L&D career focus: ‘Most people who have spent time training are doing a bit of acting already’
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Jeff Wren, head of learning and development for Essex Cares Limited (ECL), shares his secret desire for performing and why he would like to give those that think the L&D profession is ‘easy’ a stern talking to
From paper records of employees to AI: two leaders reflect on a combined 60 years in HR
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Alison Paton, CEO of Align People HR, and Lyn Spence, HR consultant, have both recently reached the milestone of 30 years’ membership with the CIPD. They share their thoughts on what has changed in HR – and what the future holds

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Deputy Director, Line Management Capability Programme (LMC)
Cabinet Office, Glasgow, London, Sheffield
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Executive Director of Change and Innovation
Wandsworth & Richmond Council, Richmond upon Thames, London (Greater)
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HR Generalist
Essity, Prudhoe, Northumberland
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Director of People and Culture
Gloucestershire College, Gloucester, Gloucestershire