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

In a climate where speed, agility, and resilience are essential, too many organizations are still relying on outdated on-premise HR and ERP systems – and the cost of inaction is mounting. New global research from Strada reveals that nearly two in five companies continue

Whether you’re merging with another company, opening a new location, or expanding internationally, success hinges on one critical factor: establishing your culture and best practices consistently across every new business unit. Here we discuss how to use on-the-job feedback to unify teams and culture.

The equality watchdog has suggested the government could consider reintroducing equal pay questionnaires, a measure that could present HR functions with additional red tape when handling pay discrimination claims. In its response to the Office for Equality and Opportunity’s call for evidence on equality laws,

There has been a significant drop-off in remote and hybrid working in the public sector, according to data from software company Unit4. According to its latest State of the Digital Nation report for the public sector, only 15% of public sector employers in the UK are

In today’s fast-paced work environment, emotional intelligence (EI) is a must-have skill for HR leaders. It’s the key to building stronger relationships, enhancing communication, resolving conflicts, and motivating teams. Discover how mastering EI can transform your leadership style, improve organizational culture, and drive success.

Structured interviews and a continuous improvement mindset leads to better hiring decisions. Many companies believe their interview process works, until bad hires or poor candidate reviews add up. Without structure, interviews are inherently biased, inconsistent, and inefficient. It’s time to challenge common interviewing myths

In early 2024, a Sage survey found that people analytics tools were the most common form of HR technology being adopted by HR leaders across the world. 45% of over 1,000 HR leaders said their organisation was embracing people analytics products. For context, only 33% voted for Chat

The average UK gender pay gap has seen the second largest decrease since the introduction of pay gap reporting in 2017. Employers in financial services and property have typically seen the largest reductions in their gender pay gaps, with real estate narrowing by 14.9