Comment pieces

Keep up to date with what actions employers are taking to tackle the Covid-19 crisis with People Management’s live commentary

HR and managers need to recognise that overly controlling instructions without fair and effective enforcement are pointless, says Martin Tiplady

Organisations need to get to grips with data, set clear expectations, and give dads permission to look after their children in order to better support working mums, says Verena Hefti

Liz Beck outlines the key areas businesses need to focus on as they start to welcome employees back into the workplace

With Covid-19 disproportionately affecting ethnic minorities, particularly black women, it’s more important than ever for leaders to better support this group, says Christian Edelman

Businesses should communicate effectively with their more vulnerable staff, and ensure they prioritise their emotional wellbeing, says Brendan Street

An anonymous senior black HR practitioner shares their experiences of racial bias in the workplace and what needs to urgently change

Saskia Bewley explains how publishing data has helped her company start to drive meaningful change, and shares tips for organisations that want to follow suit