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Socialising Over a Cuppa is Good for Employees and For Business

The average employee spends 24 minutes every day making, fetching and drinking hot drinks, according to research by the water dispenser company, T6.

Are Open Plan Offices Falling Out of Fashion?

"Lots of research has been conducted in the past few years that indicates that open plan offices are not what they were cracked up to be."

Here are Some of the Strangest HR Requests Around

Here are some of the strangest things we've seen working in HR...

8 Tips on Handling Resignation of Your Best Employee

There is nothing more galling than your best employee handing in their notice while the less good ones show no signs of going anywhere.

What Can Female HR Professionals Do to Amplify Their Voice?

You may or may not have heard of ‘Shine Theory’, but it has reportedly worked wonders for the female aides to US president Barack Obama.

How Can Organisations Promote and Facilitate the Wellbeing of its Employees?

Arianna Huffington is very good at riding the zeitgeist. In fact, she is very good at influencing and defining the zeitgeist.

Does Disclosing Your Sexuality at Work Cause Discrimination?

Research conducted by the RBS-sponsored British LGBT Awards earlier this year revealed that a significant number of lesbian and bisexual women are not out at work.

How Can Organisations Support Working Carers?

"Only 21% of those with caring responsibilities have flexible-working agreements in place with their employer."

How Can HR Help Tackle Sexual Harassment in the Workplace?

The law stipulates that employers must protect employees from sexual harassment, under sex discrimination guidelines - this is not enough.

7 Tips on Making Your Tenure a Successful One

It’s important that you step up to the mark and do a good job in your boss’ absence, so here's how to ensure your tenure is as successful as it can be.