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Is it a good idea to hire ‘boomerang’ employees?
In the wake of David Cameron returning to the cabinet after a seven-year absence, Wendy Muirhead examines the pros and cons of hiring former workers
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The ‘broken rung’ on the ladder: why are so many HR decision makers biased against women?

Thea Watson reacts to ‘dark ages’ research and suggests ways to ensure genuine equality of opportunity
What will the nine-to-five look like by 2053?
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Pete Taylor peers into his crystal ball to forecast the nature of learning and work – and offers tips on how to keep up
How to rescue the accidental manager by revamping roles and bringing in ‘coach AI’

Organisations can use robust learning and employee experience to break the cycle, says Pavan Bilkhoo
Dear home secretary… a few suggestions to help businesses employ skilled overseas workers
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As some rival nations loosen their rules, Yash Dubal proposes some adjustments to employment laws
How to make sure what you write is effective, not disastrous, for your organisation

Words have power and communication is crucial for businesses. Fiona Talbot offers some tips
Are egos and ignorance stopping executives from working in teams?
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James Scouller outlines the obstacles blocking true teamwork at the top
It requires guts to be a leader in the future workplace – here are some tips to make it work

As four generations combine in offices and technology evolves at dizzying speed, Lynda Holt offers leadership advice
Navigating the new workplace: how all-round training and learning is the bedrock of future success

As HR leaders, it’s our responsibility to equip workers with opportunities that empower them to learn, adapt, support and grow, says Deb LaMere
‘We must train people to learn, rather than to be trained’

In response to the expert panel discussion on face-to-face learning in a hybrid world in the latest issue of People Management, Andrea Moffat offers further food for thought
How can HR achieve a balance between cancel culture and free speech?

Nada and Andrew Kakabadse consider what can be done when the two collide and threaten controversy in and out of your organisation
‘Not just sporadic awareness days’ – why businesses should embrace EDI all the time

Luke-Matthew Iveson explains how organisations can put diversity at the centre of all they do
Technostress: what is it and how can HR help?

People professionals must play a key role in supporting remote working employees, say Didem Taser and Alev Ozer Torgaloz
The importance of business acumen in people management

It’s critical that everyone at all levels of an organisation, especially HR, has good business sense, argues Ange Gabriel Missamou
Why it’s HR’s obligation to improve generational diversity

Younger talent is being artificially constrained and businesses are missing out, argue Helmut Schuster and David Oxley
Lessons HR can learn from the McDonald's ‘toxic workplace culture’ complaints

Jenny Winstanley has some advice that HR and people teams can take from the issues currently facing the fast-food chain
10 tips to build an effective mentoring culture
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With firms facing an existential crisis, inspiring and leading employees is a strategic necessity, says Ed Parsloe
How can HR help middle managers handle stress?

People professionals should look out for signs of strain before they become burnt out, says Tim Heard
As counteroffers increase, how else can businesses keep top talent?

With organisations facing difficulties in filling vacancies, Brian Sparling suggests ways to retain valued employees
Five tips on promoting equality and diversity in recruitment
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Anonymised applications and diverse selection panels are among the actions employers can take, says R Franka
Better decisions, greater revenue, more resilience: why EDI is good for your business

Shavone Dajee explains how greater diversity has brought a host of benefits to her organisation
From the magazine
Why artificial intelligence in OD is the new frontier of change

Companies' increasing reliance on advanced technologies is leading to significant upheaval for everyone – and it will be up to OD practitioners to help organisations ensure good outcomes for their people, says David D’Souza
Disability discrimination: reasonable adjustments are not the answer

While making accommodations can mitigate the risk of claims, this can also have negative consequences, warns Moona (Guoxin) Ma. HR should instead adopt a proactive approach to disability inclusion
Should HR professionals be concerned with strategic agility?

In today's tumultuous and uncertain business climate, it pays to be agile in everything from talent development to recruitment, says Jérôme Couturier
The future is bright for HR if it anchors itself in human contact
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To stay relevant, people professionals must become the champions of humanity in their organisations, says Maurice Duffy
Why every organisation should report their ethnicity pay gap
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As well as the strong moral case for releasing this data, there are numerous business benefits – including the chance to really get to know your company, says Monica McCoy
We all pay the price for a workplace decency deficit
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Leaders must ensure everyone is empowered to challenge toxic behaviours, says Nazir Afzal

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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