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HRZone @hrzone.bsky.social · 8h

When ‘too slow’ becomes discrimination: What an #NHS trainee’s tribunal win teaches #HR about #inclusion
A new tribunal ruling expands how we understand disability discrimination, and it’s a wake-up call for HR.

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When 'too slow' becomes discrimination: What an NHS trainee's tribunal win teaches HR about inclusion

A recent tribunal ruling has redefined what counts as disability discrimination and reminded organisations that inclusion begins with culture, not compliance. Here, inclusion specialist Atif Choudhury...

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HRZone @hrzone.bsky.social · 2d

Autonomy vs authority: Finding the balance that works
How much freedom should your team really have? Too much control stifles creativity; too little leaves people lost. Find out how to find the sweet spot.

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Autonomy vs authority: Finding the balance that works

How much freedom should you give your team, and when do they need clear direction? Too much control stifles creativity and breeds resentment. Too little structure leaves people floundering. Internatio...

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HRZone @hrzone.bsky.social · 7d

Are #AI and #empathy mutually exclusive?
AI promises fairness and efficiency but can algorithms really grasp human nuance? Sarah Lardner of Innecto Reward Consulting examines whether AI can enhance empathy in #HR, or if we’re at risk of reducing people to data points.

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Are AI and empathy mutually incompatible?

AI promises to remove bias and free up time for human connection – but what happens when algorithms miss the nuance that matters most? Sarah Lardner from Innecto Reward Consulting examines whether AI ...

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HRZone @hrzone.bsky.social · 8d

#Bossware: Is workplace #surveillance helping or harming?
As monitoring tools spread, are we really boosting performance or breaking trust? Quentin Millington of Marble Brook explores how ‘bossware’ can hurt wellbeing, productivity, and culture.

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#Leadership #WorkplaceCulture

‘Bossware’: How workplace surveillance harms wellbeing and productivity

As firms introduce closer monitoring of employees, managers risk abusing their power. Find out how workplace surveillance harms wellbeing and productivity.

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HRZone @hrzone.bsky.social · 9d

#Domesticabuse affects 1 in 4 employees, yet Black survivors face unique barriers rooted in racism and stigma. Susan Bright and Kristin Thue of EIDA share how employers can create safer, more inclusive workplaces for everyone.

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#HR #Inclusion #Wellbeing

How to support Black employees impacted by domestic abuse

Domestic abuse affects one in four employees, yet Black victim-survivors face unique barriers that keep many suffering in silence. Susan Bright and Kristin Thue from the Employers' Initiative on Domes...

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HRZone @hrzone.bsky.social · 13d

Family care breakdowns affect more than caregivers, they impact wellbeing, morale and productivity across teams. Chris Locke of Bright Horizons shares the real cost of care-related absences and how employers can reduce them.

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#EmployeeWellbeing #HR

The business impact of family care breakdowns and what employers can do

Family care breakdowns are an unavoidable part of life. But these disruptions don’t just affect your caregiving colleagues – their impact ripples outward to the wellbeing, morale, and productivity of ...

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HRZone @hrzone.bsky.social · 28d

Men aren’t simply for or against gender equity their engagement evolves in stages. A new global study reveals four progressive stages of male #allyship. Dr Debbie Bayntun-Lees shares the findings and a model to help #HR support each stage.

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Four progressive stages of male allyship – and how HR can support the journey

Men are not simply ‘for’ or ‘against’ engaging with gender equity issues. A new global study reveals a developmental pattern at play – four progressive stages that men move through towards allyship. H...

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HRZone @hrzone.bsky.social · Oct 1

Are we facing a leadership crisis – or are Gen Z just rewriting the rules? Barbara Matthews argues it’s time to move past outdated models and embrace leadership that’s authentic, flexible and values-driven.

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Are we really facing a leadership crisis. Or is Gen Z simply changing the rules?

Rather than rejecting leadership, Gen Z is reshaping it, argues Barbara Matthews, Chief People Officer at Remote. Here, she challenges outdated models and pushes companies to reimagine leadership as f...

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HRZone @hrzone.bsky.social · Sep 30

What really drives your team’s success (or failure)? It’s not just skills or strategy. The hidden forces of personality shape every interaction. Discover how decoding the Big Five can turn friction into high performance: tinyurl.com/msrskc27

#TeamDynamics #HR #Leadership #PeopleScience

The Big Five at work: Engineering personalities into collective strength

What if you could decode the invisible forces that shape how your team really works together? Perry Timms and Kirsten Buck of PTHR reveal how the Big Five personality traits act as the hidden operatin...

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MHScot Workplace Wellbeing CIC @mentalhealthscot.land · Sep 29

Let’s talk about what really affects our mental health at work: workload, poor leadership, isolation, discrimination & lack of autonomy.
What changes made a difference for you? What still needs to change? 👇
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HRZone @hrzone.bsky.social · Sep 24

When #leaders dodge tough decisions, #HR is left to pick up the pieces.

Join the Culture Pioneers Leadership Forum 2025 in London on 16 October to explore how culture can transform leadership and performance through expert insights, peer discussions, and practical takeaways.

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HRZone @hrzone.bsky.social · Sep 22

90% of older workers face #ageism, yet fear of bias spans all ages. The deeper issue? A polarised world. Blaire Palmer shares 4 ways #HR can rebuild trust through openness, awareness and collaboration.

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#Inclusion #WorkplaceCulture

Age discrimination or a polarising world? Four ways to tackle distrust and misinformation at work

A recent survey shows 90% of older workers experience workplace ageism, but other research reveals fear of discrimination spans all demographics. The real culprit? Growing societal polarisation, warns...

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HRZone @hrzone.bsky.social · Sep 15

What does it take to stand up for your values when the easier option is silence? Former #Tesla #DEI director Kristen Kavanaugh shares what courage looks like inside a company pulling back on #inclusion.

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#Leadership #Courage

Interview: How Tesla’s former DEI director, Kristen Kavanaugh, chose courage over fear

Explore Kristen Kavanaugh's insights on courage and DEI at Tesla during challenging times for diversity and inclusion.

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HRZone @hrzone.bsky.social · Sep 10

#Quietcracking is the latest workplace buzzword – but behind the trend lies a serious mental health crisis. Deborah Hartung examines the true meaning of performance and what HR must do next.

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HRZone @hrzone.bsky.social · Sep 8

What the Capgemini tribunal teaches us about #neurodiversity at work: failing to make reasonable adjustments for an #ADHD employee carried consequences far beyond legal liability. What must change?

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What the Capgemini tribunal teaches us about reasonable adjustments for neurodiverse employees

A recent employment tribunal has highlighted critical gaps in neurodiversity support. When Capgemini failed to implement key recommendations for an ADHD employee, the consequences extended far beyond ...

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HRZone @hrzone.bsky.social · Sep 4

Have you forgotten your second job?
We all have two: tasks and relationships. For #HR, the stress of the first often overshadows the second. Quentin Millington explores why building relationships matters as much as hitting KPIs.

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#Leadership #WorkplaceCulture

Have you forgotten that you have two jobs?

Everyone has two jobs: the first revolves around tasks; the second, relationships. Ironically, the ‘people’ orientation of HR causes stress that renders the second role especially hard. Quentin Millin...

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MHScot Workplace Wellbeing CIC @mentalhealthscot.land · Sep 3

Would you know what to say if someone told you they were thinking about suicide?
Join our online Suicide First Aid course, 1 & 2 Oct (12:30–4pm). Learn to spot the signs, talk with confidence, and connect people to help.
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#SuicidePrevention #MentalHealthAwareness

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HRZone @hrzone.bsky.social · Sep 2

72% of employees don’t trust performance management.

Most workers doubt their organisation's approach. The fix? Shift from tick-box KPIs to people-centred metrics that inspire real results.

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#Performance #HR

Why 72% of employees don't trust performance management – and how to fix it

Trust in performance management is at crisis point. Learn how to rebuild confidence by shifting from tick-box KPIs to people-centred metrics.

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HRZone @hrzone.bsky.social · Aug 28

Augmented talent: Could #AI skills reshape pay equity?

Two employees. Same role. Same pay. Yet output differs wildly thanks to AI. Should mastering these tools bring higher rewards, and what happens if we leave this shift to chance?

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Augmented talent: Could AI skills reshape pay equity?

Two employees, same role, same pay – but wildly different output thanks to AI. While some workers harness these tools to supercharge productivity, others remain hesitant adopters. Here, Gethin Nadin o...

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HRZone @hrzone.bsky.social · Aug 26

Want your RTO policy to fail? Mandate it.

Return-to-office rules are back in the headlines, but blanket mandates risk alienating almost everyone.

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#FutureOfWork #HR

Return to office: How not to upset almost everyone

Return to office mandates are a blunt tool of control. Instead, use the eight questions outlined to find a solution that works for as many stakeholders as possible.

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HRZone @hrzone.bsky.social · Aug 19

Nine in ten UK employees are disengaged at work. Yet 80% say they actually enjoy their role. So what is draining the spark from teams?

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#EmployeeEngagement #HR

The silent culture killer that is impacting your talent

Nine in ten British employees are disengaged at work, yet, 80% of employees actually enjoy the work they do. So if their role isn’t the problem, what is? Sanjay Lobo, CEO of OnHand, highlights why lac...

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HRZone @hrzone.bsky.social · Aug 18

The science behind what makes or breaks a team

Teams rarely fail from lack of talent. More often, it is invisible daily #choices: to speak up or stay silent, to step forward or hold back. Discover the science behind what really drives team #success: tinyurl.com/y5eb6rda

#Leadership

The science behind what makes or breaks a team

Teams don't fail because they lack talent – they fail because of invisible choices made every day. From the split-second decision to speak up or stay silent, to whether someone steps forward or holds ...

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HRZone @hrzone.bsky.social · Aug 14

Lessons from the depths: The #OceanGate investigation showed how toxic #leadership can fuel tragedy. Occupational psychologist Fran Pestana unpacks how gaslighting and manipulation take hold, and the deep toll they leave on people and #business.

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Lessons from the depths: What OceanGate teaches us about toxic leadership

The OceanGate tragedy serves as a stark reminder that toxic leadership isn't just a workplace inconvenience – it can have devastating real-world consequences.

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HRZone @hrzone.bsky.social · Aug 11

40% of workers face weekly financial stress

Two in five UK workers experience financial strain each week as wages lag behind inflation. With essentials cut and pressure mounting financial wellbeing is fast becoming a critical workplace priority.

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#CostOfLivingCrisis #HR

40% of workers experience weekly financial stress, as wages fail to keep pace with inflation

New research reveals two in five workers experience weekly financial stress while wages stagnate and essential spending cuts become the norm.

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HRZone @hrzone.bsky.social · Aug 6

The @culturepioneers.bsky.social Leadership Forum is the perfect space to dig into these tough but vital questions. If you're passionate about building cultures that balance purpose and performance, don’t miss it. Highly recommend checking it out. 👇

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