Step into any organisation and you can sense its mood almost instantly. The way people greet each other, how fast conversations move, the hum of an open space, or the hush of a corridor all tell you how the place runs. Some offices carry

A few years back, most Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs) worked quietly in the background. Payroll ran on time, policies stayed neat, and training rolled out. Solid work, but far from the boardroom spotlight. Now, that seat’s right at the table next to the

It’s easy to assume that better tools will automatically lead to better results. It’s an understandable default since technology investments offer measurable ROI, vendors promise seamless integration, and boards expect quantifiable outcomes from digital spending. But technology doesn’t transform organisations. People do. Rolling out

Leadership rarely collapses in one blow. It slips away quietly, through tiny decisions and habits that seem harmless at first. You start to notice it in the tone of meetings, the silence in hallways, or the spark missing from a once lively team. The

HR Magazine recently brought attention to a topic that deserves far more boardroom focus: the growing number of older employees in our workforce and the notable lack of support many of them feel. One statistic stood out: 27% of employees over the age of

A new term is quietly shaping today’s workforce: “job hugging.” It may sound light-hearted, but the reality behind it reflects deeper issues in the UK talent market. Where once we saw job hopping, the great resignation, and quiet quitting, today’s trend leans in the

“AI will not replace humans, but those who use AI will replace those who don’t.” Ginni Rometty, the former CEO of IBM, made this famous quote on the future of AI, emphasising the need to use AI to help individuals and organisations enhance their

The late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg once said, “Women belong in all the places where decisions are made.” Her words remain a powerful reminder of what inclusive leadership should look like, not just presence and a head count in the boardroom, but

Great leaders are not untouchable figures on pedestals. They are accessible, supportive, and deeply connected to their teams. Practising effective business leadership strategies means being present for your people, empowering them, and guiding your organisation towards growth. Understand Management Too often, top performers are

One in three SME leaders look to business schools as a first port of call for support, compared to one in four that seek help from a trade association or an accountant. Business schools are a leading source of support for SMEs, according to