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When setting out to review your HR Function, take a structured approach and start with the 'low-lying fruit' Read More →

When conducting a review of your HR Function, policies and procedures it is vital that you combine experience, collaboration and a structured approach to the process to maximise effectiveness. Read More →

This post looks at the impact that a positive attitude can have, not only in the workplace, but also in life in general! Read More →

Sometimes people lie intentionally, and sometimes they genuinely believe that what they are saying is factual, when in fact it is not. The result of both scenarios is similar in that an accurate depiction of a set of circumstances is not described. However, the response from the... Read More →

In over 25 years of investigating workplace grievances, there have been a number of common themes. Amongst others I will explore how 'Conspiracy theorists and conspiracies can co-exist'; and 'When is a lie, not a lie!' Read More →

In over 25 years of investigating workplace grievances, there have been a number of common themes. Here, I describe the first five of my Top 10. I will explore why I think that 'Less is more'; my belief that 'Collusion is rare'; and, why I consider that keeping a 'Grievance... Read More →

This post provides you with a summary of the types of grievance you might encounter; details of the process you should follow; as well as details of not only 'what to do', but also 'how to do it' Read More →

If you haven't got a Grievance Policy, or are wondering if yours complies with UK Employment Legislation, then this post details the basic requirements that you need to communicate and follow. Read More →

In this series of posts I attempt to share my 25 years experience in HR - my wisdom - with you, rather than simply repeating information that you can easily find on the internet. Wisdom is very different from Knowledge. Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is... Read More →