Rock the ribbon
To mark World AIDS Day we spoke to Paul Marks-Jones from he University of Manchester @OfficialUoM to learn about their initiatives #WorldAIDSDay
#RockTheRedRibbon #RockTheRibbon
Diverse talent pipelines
Taking steps to diversify talent pipelines is more important than ever as we face the challenges of a growing opportunity gap in the wake of COVID-19 and post-brexit.
People professionals on the shelf
Gary Cookson talks about participating in the first CIPD People Library at this year’s Annual Conference & Exhibition in Manchester
Building inclusive organisations
‘The gap between intention and action is why most diversity programmes fail’ Reflecting on our first HR Book Club and how to make our workplaces more equitable, inclusive places for all
Tangible ways you can learn to handle significant life changes
Now, more than ever, how we work, the way we live, even how long we live are changing at a rapid pace and only those who can embrace everything that’s going on and reinvent themselves will survive and thrive. The Power to Change teaches you how to do just that.
Avoiding disparity in a hybrid world
Helen Marshall talks remaining impartial in a hybrid world. There’s an extra level of responsibility for line managers and senior leadership to recognise that creating an inclusive culture means paying even more attention to treating everyone fairly – no matter their physical location. Avoiding disparity should be a conscious effort until it becomes a subconscious practice.
How can OD practitioners support ethical leadership?
Helping leaders to adopt a mindset that promotes ethical behaviour requires a number of things as well as a space for conversations. Caroline Wynn explains in her latest piece.
Strategic Wellbeing – step by step guide
When the wellbeing of employees isn’t deemed a priority, this can lead to high levels of absenteeism and staff turnover. People won’t be performing well and as a consequence, the organisation’s performance and position on a business market will suffer.
Carers in the workplace #CarersRightsDay
This year’s Carers Rights Day campaign will focus on raising awareness of the rights that unpaid carers have. The pandemic has had a massive impact on the lives of carers, affecting access to services, the ability to juggle work and care and much more. That’s why it’s more important than ever that carers are aware of what they have the right to.
Looking back at Black History Month
Black History Month provides a great opportunity for employers to start conversations around ethnic minority contributions to British culture and society. Use the month to educate your employees and keep those conversations going all year round. Giulia Falconeri, Branch Ambassador for CIPD Manchester shares her BHM celebrations at the University of Salford.
Scar tissue that I wish you saw
One in five people in the UK is living with a disability. That’s 14.1 million people, with around seven million people being working age. It is estimated that 80% of this group live with non-visible disabilities; Emma is one of them.
CIPD People Library: Tales from the people profession
Six CIPD Manchester Branch volunteers joining other people professionals as part of the CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition People Library 2021.
New research on employers and Universal Credit
Research and policymaking have largely ignored employer views and experiences of Universal Credit. As the UK faces continued economic uncertainty, including recruitment challenges in some sectors, and as new policy area
Creating a coaching culture
Coaching isn’t new but the way it’s delivered and used is evolving all the time. Embedding a coaching culture helps to grow and nurture talent to become greater assets for business. By creating a coaching culture you support a more invested and motivated workforce that is actively engaged in the learning process.
Workplace bullying and the role of bystanders
We often treat bullying as a two-person problem between the perpetrator and target. However, workplace bullying can often happen in front of others. On 6 October 2021, we welcomed Dr Kara Ng, Presidential Fellow in Organisational Psychology, and Professor Karen Niven, Professor of Organisational Psychology, from Alliance Manchester Business School, to examine the role of bystanders and how they could be an overlooked aspect of understanding bullying.
Four keys to embracing the pace of change
The changes to office life we’ve experienced reflect work in itself: circumstances never remain the same –it’s a case of adapting to the pace of change and putting adequate measures in place to support your workforce.
Mick Marchington and his contribution to Human Resources
We are honoured to join MIRS and the Work and Equalities Institute on 18 November from 18:00 to remember and reflect on the work and contributions of Prof Mick Marchington and to talk about the new CIPD research fund named in Mick’s honour —The CIPD Professor Mick Marchington Applied Research Grant
What is ethical leadership and why does it matter?
Interest in ethical leadership has risen significantly in the last 20 years. Previously it might just have been about following rules and being true to your values. Nowadays, it can be a massive differentiator for investors, customers, employees, potential recruits and other stakeholders. In this article, Caroline Wynn explains what ethical leadership is and why it matters
The future of skills? A big deal, a raging global debate.
Dr Ruth Sharpe, Senior Lecturer at Liverpool John Moores University reflects on future skills and their role in driving organisations through the ongoing challenges of our post-pandemic, turbulent UK environment.
Your HR journey and how being a CIPD member helps
Reflecting back on our informative September Membership Engagement webinar with Emma Clayton and special guest Jenn Hulme
Modern slavery exists and it’s all around us
In a recent survey, 77% of organisations expected to find modern slavery in their operations or supply chain. Few organisations who employ victims of slavery are complicit. Most are unwitting victims of predatory traffickers who skillfully place their victims in workforces and supply chains for their own profit.
Self Care through poetry
When was the last time you allowed yourself to stop and notice the here and now? Lisa O’Hare shares the grounding power of poetry
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