27th December 2020

What is HR doing to reward staff this Christmas?

With the festive season now upon us, HR Grapevine discusses the importance of rewarding staff and shares exclusive insights from HR experts at Thames Water and John West.

25th October 2020

Why sleep is an important part of business success

With the clocks winding back an hour in the UK on Sunday 25th October and everyone benefitting from an extra hour in bed, HR Grapevine discusses the importance of sleep and the impact that it can have on employee wellbeing and workplace performance.

25th October 2020

How HR can achieve virtual inclusion

In light of National Inclusion Week, HR Grapevine speaks to the experts to find out how the function can achieve virtual workplace inclusion.

25th October 2020

Remote work director: Do you need one?

Following the news that Facebook is hiring for a 'Remote Work Director', and with more people working from home in light of the pandemic, HR Grapevine explores whether, if remote working does become the norm, it needs specific management.

25th October 2020

How HR can prevent burnout in the function

The HR function has played an instrumental role during the pandemic and it is likely that workloads have crept up. HR Grapevine shares tips for tackling burnout in the function.

25th October 2020

How will work perks change post-COVID?

With many UK workers continuing to work from home, HR Grapevine discusses how work perks might change post-COVID.

25th October 2020

How HR can boost virtual colleague relations

With many UK employees still working from home due to the pandemic, HR Grapevine discusses how the people function can boost virtual colleague relations.

25th October 2020

How HR can prepare for a potential second lockdown

Following the lockdown restrictions in some areas in the North of England, HR Grapevine discusses how the people function can prepare for a second lockdown.

25th October 2020

What does HR need to know about the Spain quarantine rules?

With the UK Government announcing that holidaymakers returning to the UK from Spain must quarantine for two-weeks, HR Grapevine explores how this might impact employers.

25th October 2020

How HR can make staff less anxious about going back to work

Following UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's announcement that employers will be given 'discretion' on getting staff back into central work locations from August 1, 2020, HR Grapevine shares tips on how HR can help staff feel less anxious.

25th October 2020

Should HR use gendered language in job adverts?

Following the news that a firm culled ‘masculine’ words from its job adverts and saw an uptick in interest from female applications as a result, HR Grapevine explores gendered language in job ads.

25th October 2020

What does WFH mean in a heatwave?

With temperatures soaring this week, HR Grapevine talks about what working from home means in a heatwave.

25th October 2020

What HR needs to know about racial inequality at work

Following the killing of George Floyd and the civil protests that have taken place around the world, HR Grapevine discusses racial inequality at work.

25th October 2020

How HR can encourage staff to switch off

With the lines continuing to blur between work and home life, HR Grapevine shares HR tips for encouraging staff to down tools after the working day.

31st May 2020

How can HR do virtual Pride celebrations?

With Pride month almost upon us, HR Grapevine shares tips for virtually facilitating Pride celebrations among remote workforces.

31st May 2020

How HR can support lockdown mental health

To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, HR Grapevine shares best practice for supporting employee mental health, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

31st May 2020

What HR should know about returning staff to work

Following the publication of the Government’s ‘COVID-secure’ guidelines, HR Grapevine talks through the latest developments and shares tips for HR directors planning their return to work.

31st May 2020

How HR can support lockdown wellbeing

With employees working at home through another week of lockdown, HR Grapevine shares tips for supporting employees with their physical, financial and mental wellbeing.

31st May 2020

How HR can support furloughed staff

With the Government’s furlough scheme opening earlier this week, HR Grapevine talks through the legalities that employers and employees must abide by, as well as sharing tips on HR best practice for supporting furloughed staff.

31st May 2020

How HR can sensitively tackle layoffs

With so many business culling staff members due to the coronavirus pandemic, HR Grapevine explores the legalities of laying staff off and shares best practice tips for communicating this devastating news over the phone.