Lawrence Bossidy on Why Strategy Means Nothing Without the Right People
“Nothing we do is more important than hiring people. At the end of the day, you bet on people, not on strategies.” Context This quote from Lawrence Bossidy, former CEO of AlliedSignal and later Honeywell, is a classic mantra in the business world, and one that continues to resonate with HR professionals. Bossidy, who helped […]
‘I lead by example’: HR chief suspended after viral Coldplay video
The top HR executive at a US tech startup has been suspended after a viral video showed her embracing the chief executive during a Coldplay concert, a public moment now raising serious questions about professionalism, impartiality and trust in workplace leadership. Kristin Cabot, chief people officer at Ohio-based software firm Astronomer, was placed on leave […]
A bad HR person is not a sign that all HR professionals are bad
Some of my bad decisions include responding to people via Twitter. Some HR professionals are awful. For sure. Every profession has its bad apples. Even HR does its best. Even HR.
Leading property consultancy receives top award for training
The British Training Awards have recognized a leading property consultant for its innovative approach towards employee development. Fisher German has 26 offices in the UK and has won the Professional Services Initiative of the year award for its innovative Pathway to Ownership program. This flagship initiative offers a clearly-defined programme for employees at all stages […]
What can employers to do support their staff in a mental health crisis?
After a rise in mental illnesses such as anxiety, stress and depression, Britons logged an additional 5m sick leaves last year. Around 70% of all occupational referrals are related to mental health. This is a worrying increase. It is clear that there is a need to increase awareness about mental health and provide greater support […]
Peoplesafe: How SaaS growth is driven by customer-driven product innovation
By incorporating customer feedback into the product roadmap, you can transform a good SaaS company into a great business. This approach at Peoplesafe has not only been recognized by industry awards but also opened up new markets, improved customer retention, and fueled product-led growth. Will Solomon, the company’s CTO believes that the customer should be […]
How to rethink rewards strategies for a boost in loyalty and connection without spending too much.
No one can deny that motivating and engaging employees is difficult, especially in times of tight budgets and stretched teams. But the good news is it doesn’t need to be expensive. Some of the most effective and meaningful reward strategies aren’t expensive at all. It’s time to rethink how you reward your employees if you […]
Sandie Peggie takes legal action against Royal College of Nursing
Sandie Peggie has launched legal action in response to her union, who is currently suing her employer. NHS Fife suspended Peggie in 2024 after she was accused of bullying and harassing Dr Beth Upton. The two had shared a changing area at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy. She is suing the Health Board in Dundee for sexual […]
Southampton City Council agrees to equal pay
Southampton City Council reached an agreement with several unions on equal pay. In January 2024 the council terminated task-and finish contracts that allowed mainly male waste collection and refuse collectors to leave their work after completing their daily tasks. The majority of women in the council who work at the same grade had fixed start […]
Tesco appeals equal pay ruling to the Court of Appeal
Tesco, the supermarket chain, appeared in court last week to appeal a ruling on a dispute over equal pay that has been ongoing for four billion pounds. The case was launched by Harcus Parker & Leigh Day in 2018. It focuses on three tranches, which are mostly women, of around 49,000 former and current store […]