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It is a question I first saw examined in a paperback on “industrial psychology” that I read as a management student. A memorable aspect of the book was the analysis…

It is a curious enigma that those who report wrong-doing, particularly wrong-doing  among their peers, are often regarded with  contempt – “snitch” is a word that comes to mind. Whistle-blowing,…

The flash of a leg, the passion and intimacy, and the feeling (in our dreams) of dancing with the professional are all ingredients that make Strictly Come Dancing into enthralling…

The slightly bizarre nature of UK employee rights while pregnant was raised in my mind by a recent Channel 4 programme on large families. It struck me that it was…

Employees more stressed than ever!  That at least can be implied from the latest CIPD survey into Absence Management. 40% of employers in the survey have reported an increase in…

Creating high standards is largely about people and what they bring to their work. Good recruitment and selection in the first place may do more to improve people performance in…

Under-performers; 360o appraisal; or bonuses? In linking bonus  to performance, recent research shows that fewer than half of all employers with bonus/commission/pay by results schemes assess whether the outcomes match…

Employers are vulnerable to receiving “discrimination questionnaires”.  Individuals who feel they have been victims of discrimination can send a questionnaire to their would-have-been, actual or past employer to gather evidence…