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When growth changes culture ? are your organisational values keeping up?
Most founders of growing SMEs can describe the exact moment when their organisation starts to feel different - and culture must be defined.
Boards must lead cultural renewal
The problem is that most boards approach culture from defining how their organisations need to change, to deliver their strategic objectives toward a future state, with little reference to how the organisation actually is today.
Trust brokering: The leadership capability no one is developing
How can we better enable business leaders to broker trust within their organisations?
People who resist AI will be replaced, warns PwC boss
Paul Griggs, the US boss of management consultancy PwC, has warned partners that those who do not adapt to AI will have no future at the firm, the Financial Tim
Police employee?s dismissal for sexual jokes ruled unfair because of ADHD
Met failed to properly consider worker’s condition before firing him over inappropriate comments to female colleagues, tribunal finds
Tribunal suspends doctor for sexual harassment
A medical tribunal has suspended and struck off a doctor after allegedly touching two female colleagues in a sexual way.
How do law firms define their core values and embed them at the heart of their workplace cultures? The Brief investigates.
How do law firms define their core values and embed them at the heart of their workplace cultures? The Brief investigates.
The Keys to Culture
Organisations that take a hands-on approach to company culture will thrive in today's uncertain business climate.
BBC sorry for failing to address homophobic abuse
A chief operating officer of the BBC has apologised to ex-radio presenter Jack Murley, after an internal review found that the organisation failed to respond to
The Importance of Inclusive, Human-Centric Workplaces
By &Evolve’s Leadership & Development Manager, Amy Billings Having spent over a decade working with leaders, teams and organisations, my work centr
Will AI Replace CEOs? Why Compassionate Leadership Matters
Are We Automating Ourselves Out of Humanity?
McDonald?s acts to prevent sexual harassment
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has extended its legal agreement with McDonald’s Restaurants to strengthen measures to protect staff from sexual
Why Every Workplace Needs Space for Creative Thinking - Minus Algorithms
How over-reliance on algorithms could silence the very human traits that drive innovation and critical thinking.
Work experience on the rise while placement days fall
More than half (58%) of Year 10 pupils completed work experience during the last academic year, the highest rate in six years, according to a report from busine
Staying Human in AI-Powered Workplaces
Many organisations are racing to embrace AI solutions to boost productivity and performance. Whether it’s deploying AI agents in call centres to provide 24/7
Line Managers must Evolve to Lead and Deliver Results
It’s time we take a step back and ask, what do we truly want from our line managers today?
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Robinhood sets stricter rules for senior leaders under tiered RTO policy
Fintech firm CEO claims junior staff will be likely to comply with the rules if they know managers are in ‘more pain’ than them
NHS workers put off from speaking out, report finds - HR Magazine
Employees of University Hospitals Sussex, where police are investigating at least 90 deaths, said that they faced reprisals if they raised concerns, according t
Gen Z is hesitant to speak out at work, survey suggests - HR Magazine
Research findings published today (23 June) reveal that Gen Z (people aged 18 to 24) are less likely to speak to their employer about negative workplace issues
Reframing Workplace Culture
What we've Learned About WorkPace Culture
Why Leaders Must Be Culturally Agile in Turbulent Times
Independent news, reports and events for senior diversity, inclusion, HR, talent and recruitment professionals.
Drawing the Line Under Mental Health
How to Cultivate the Next Generation of Adaptive Leaders
The corporate world is changing at a rapid rate, and leadership needs to evolve to keep up. UK culture and leadership expert, Amrit Sandhar, discusses what skills and competencies are required for tomorrow's leaders, and how HR should identify individuals and develop their skills.
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What it really takes to work with purpose, lead with impact, and engage people in a way that actually works.
Trust, Psychological Safety and Values - What's Missing?
Organisations work hard to create inclusive environments, where people feel they can express and be themselves. Trust is more important now with so many people working from home, yet managers still walk a tightrope with trust. Then we have all the work organisations do on…
The Painful Truth - Is Your Workplace Toxic?
Why do people continue to work in toxic environments? Rational, bright and sane individuals endure the daily grind of subjecting themselves to toxic environments, but why? Many people have heard of the 996 culture in tech - 9 am to 9pm, six days a week. These people are…
Self Sabotaging Your Organisation's Growth?
This year proves to be anther challenging year. Our teams are expected to do more with less. Geopolitical tensions mean the old maps we relied on to navigate this complex world, have been torn up, leaving us trying to understand where we go from here. We desperately want to…
A Second look - Authentic Leadership with David Hynam
As many of you will have seen, we've been going through our back catalogue of guests, from our previous podcast series. Since then, we've rebranded, and some of our listeners, may never have heard the amazing guests we've had on our podcast.This week, we've decided to save…
A Second Look: David Marquet on Transforming a Command Culture
L. David Marquet, a US Navy submarine captain, takes command of the USS Santa Fe, the worst-performing sub in the fleet. He’s trained for a different submarine class, so he doesn’t know this sub well. Early on, he gives an order that literally cannot be carried out (because…
The Neuroscience of Trust
Back in the middle of lockdown, we had the opportunity to interview Paul Zak, one of the most cited scientists in the world. If you've ever undertaken any leadership development with ourselves, then you will have heard us speaking of the amazing research by Paul Zak and his…
The Cost of Silence
How many regular meetings are held across your organisation that are a complete waste of time? What routines are expected of most people but they are a complete nonsense, but everyone does them anyway? There are many practices that go on across organisations that add little…
The Pursuit of a Happier Workplace
When was the last time you heard someone described their workplace as 'happy'? Some people might even question whether we want happiness in the workplace, as they might see happiness as representing frivolity, poor productivity and poor performance. Others might argue that…
Small Acts, Strong Bonds - Developing Meaningful Relationships at Work
How comfortable are you in developing meaningful relationships at work? Do you see people with the gift of charisma and charm, work their magic with people around them, only to reinforce the point that you struggle to connect with people? Building connections with people…
Your Hidden Gems of Innovation
Who are the drivers of innovation across your organisation? Is it your leadership team? Maybe it's your board of Directors? What if you're focusing in the wrong area? Across our organisations, we have so many talented people, who work tirelessly to drive the best performance.…
The AI Brain Drain - Are We Losing Our Edge When the Machines Take Over?
How much AI do you use in your life currently? You may be surprised at how much AI is already pervading our lives. The impact? Well, it's definitely making us more productive. But there is another side effect that we didn't see coming. AI was meant to remove the noise…
From Managers to Mobilisers - Reimaging Leadership for a Supportive Workplace
How many of us really need 'managing' at work? Whilst some managers are amazing, others can make work a difficult place to be. What role does the manager play in the current climate, where long-term strategies seem non-existent, resulting in senior leaders getting more…
Do Toxic Cultures Have Better Performance?
With so much attention on creating better organisational cultures, are we all missing the reality, that some toxic organisations are successful? Is it really critical to have a great workplace culture as a prerequisite to be successful? Join Amrit in this week's podcast as he…
The Outlier Advantage - Why Convention is Killing Creativity
How often do leaders across your organisation accept dissenting views? Are we after original thoughts and thinking, or would we prefer compliance? Outliers, mavericks and those on the fringes of thought, are often frowned upon, and even dismissed. We lean towards convention…
The Joy Deficit - How Workplace Pressures Erode Connection
It seems more and more organisations are under increasing pressures to achieve seemingly unachievable targets and results. Words such as 'relentless' being used to describe work, tells you how people feel. How can anyone feel joy under such pressures? And without moments of…
From Clock-in to Buy-in
Every organisation says it listens to its employees. Every organisation says improving engagement is important. Yet, if it's so important, then why aren't we seeing improvements in performance and productivity - why isn't it happening? Is engagement the best measure? What…
Is Politics Killing Your Culture?
It might seem that politics is an inextricable part of the world of work, such is the prevalence of it., across so many organisations, in almost every sector. Politics undermines the very structures set up across organisations, leaving individuals to drive personal agendas…
Reverse Elevation - Empowering Emerging Leaders to Elevate their Managers
How many development programmes lead to change across your organisation? Whilst many programmes are looking to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours across a specific level, one question that gets raised consistently by those being developed: "Have our managers been…
Re-engaging the Disengaged
How many people are disengaged across your organisation? Engagement surveys often provide a break down of those who are engaged and disengaged. The focus inevitably goes to those in the middle - those in the 'neutral zone' who have responded with 'I neither agree nor…
Potentialising People
Yes, 'Potentialising' is not a verb but it seems like this should be a word to describe the actions of developing the potential within others! With talent being such an important concern for many organisations, one has to question whether we're making the most of the talent…
Forgotten Wisdom
As a former Pharmacist, I've always been fascinated with how many new drugs are being developed from nature - herbs and plants, many benefits of which were known about anecdotally by people, but science is now catching up. There seems to be this 'forgotten wisdom' that…
Technology and Human Centric Workplaces
When senior leaders think of AI, it's possible their immediate thoughts are driving efficiencies by embracing AI and reducing head-count. After all, it's all we seem to hear - 'AI is after your jobs!'. But is this the only way? How much AI are senior leaders across…
Evolve or Get Left Behind
The world is literally changing in front of our eyes, with everything we knew of our geopolitical landscape being turned on its head. Organisations are rightly focused on developing strategies to navigate this increasingly uncertain world. We know organisations need to change…
Power and Influence
Why do some people behave differently when they get into positions of power? Is power only governed by those in authority, or can anyone in any position have power? And then how do we use that power? Is it used for the greater good, or to propel individual ambitions? These…
Honest takes on work, culture and leadership.
Years of writing from inside real organisations, what's working, what isn't, and what it really takes to build cultures people want to be part of.
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Trust, Psychological Safety, and Values. What is Missing?
Here we are with another blog that considers what we do, and what it takes to work with purpose, lead with impact, and engage with people in a way that rea...
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The Painful Truth
Here we are with another blog that considers what we do, and what it takes to work with purpose, lead with impact, and engage with people in a way that rea...
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Is Your Organisation Quietly Sabotaging Itself?
Here we are with another blog, that considers what we do and what it takes to work with purpose,
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The Cost of Silence
Welcome to this week’s blog that considers the working world, what we do, and what it takes to work with purpose,
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The Pursuit of a Happier Workplace
Welcome to this week’s blog that considers the working world, what we do, and what it takes to work with purpose,
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Developing Meaningful Relationships
Welcome to this week’s blog that considers the working world, what we do,
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Your Hidden Gems of Innovation
Welcome to this week’s blog that considers the working world, what we do,
Is AI Making Us Lazy?
Welcome to this week’s blog that considers the working world, what we do,
From Managers to Mobilisers
Welcome to this week’s blog that considers the working world, what we do,
Do Toxic Cultures Drive Performance?
Welcome to this week’s blog that considers the working world,
The Outlier Advantage
Welcome to this week’s blog that considers the working world, what we do,
The Joy Deficit
Welcome to this week’s blog that considers the working world,
From Clock In to Buy In
Welcome to this week’s blog that considers the working world, what we do,
Is Politics Killing Your Culture?
Welcome to this week’s blog that considers the working world, what we do,
Reverse Elevation
Welcome to this week’s blog that considers the working world,
Re-engaging the Disengaged
Welcome to this week’s blog that considers the working world, what we do,
Potentialising People
Welcome to this week’s blog that considers the working world,
Forgotten Wisdom
Welcome to this week’s blog that considers the working world,
Technology and Human Centric Workplaces
Welcome to this week’s blog that considers the working world,
Evolve or Get Left Behind
Here we are with another blog, that considers what we do, and what it takes to work with purpose,
Power and Influence
We had a little break, but we are back with a new podcast!
The Power of Mindset
On our ‘Engaging People, Powering Companies’ podcast last week,
Developing Skills and Mindsets for Today's World
On our ‘Engaging People, Powering Companies’ podcast last week,
The Power of Conviction
On our ‘Engaging People, Powering Companies’ podcast last week,
Spotting and Eliminating Toxic Micro Cultures in an Otherwise Positive Organisation
On our ‘Engaging People, Powering Companies’ podcast last week,
Are you Motivated Enough to Improve Productivity and Performance Across Your Organisation?
On our ‘Engaging People, Powering Companies’ podcast last week,
Managing Ineffectiveness
On our ‘Engaging People, Powering Companies’ podcast last week,
How Much Are You Using Your Intuition at Work?
On our ‘Engaging People, Powering Companies’ podcast last week,
Time and Urgency
On our ‘Engaging People, Powering Companies’ podcast last week,
Developing Wisdom
On our ‘Engaging People, Powering Companies’ podcast last week,
Succession Planning - Preparing for the Exit of the Baby Boomers
On our ‘Engaging People, Powering Companies’ podcast last week,
Understanding Gen Z
On our ‘Engaging People, Powering Companies’ podcast last week,
Breaking the Caste - Creating Inclusive Work Cultures
On our ‘Engaging People, Powering Companies’ podcast last week,
Flexible Working and the Hybrid Ceiling
On our ‘Engaging People, Powering Companies’ podcast last week,
Leaders, What Time Frame are You Communicating In?
On our ‘Engaging People, Powering Companies’ podcast last week,
Power and Hypocrisy in Leadership
On our ‘Engaging People, Powering Companies’ podcast last week,
Values, Identity & Our Best Performance
On our ‘Engaging People, Powering Companies’ podcast last week,
Are Your Employees in Poverty?
On our ‘Engaging People, Powering Companies’ podcast last week,
The Post Office Scandal - With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility
On our ‘Engaging People, Powering Companies’ podcast last week
Imposter Phenomenon – Overcoming Self-Doubt
On our ‘Engaging People, Powering Companies’ podcast before Christmas,
The Value of Work is the Value We Give It
On our ‘Engaging People, Powering Companies’ podcast this week Amrit was inspired
Multiculturalism, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
Worth noting before getting stuck in, Amrit introduced our podcast under a new name!
Leadership Open-Mindedness
On our ‘Engaging People Powering Companies’ podcast this week, Amrit explores the topic of leadership open-mindedness
Embracing Change and Uncertainty
On our ‘Engaging People Powering Companies’ podcast this week, Amrit talks about his summer of activities.
Stop Blaming Gen Z
On our ‘Engaging People Powering Companies’ podcast this week, Amrit shares some of his frustrations about the hard time Gen Zs are getting,
Promoting from Within
On our ‘Engaging People Powering Companies’ podcast this week, Amrit shares some of his thoughts on the challenges of promoting within.
Trust Matters
On our ‘Engaging People Powering Companies’ podcast this week, Amrit shares some findings from the Institute of Leadership’s report ‘The Index of Leadershi...
Employee Engagement Levels – Calling All Leaders
On our ‘Engaging People Powering Companies’ podcast this week, Amrit talks about how the UK’s work force has one of the lowest engagement scores globally a...
Extraordinary You!
On our ‘Engaging People Powering Companies’ podcast this week, Amrit talks about how extraordinary people are, and how as leaders, if we don’t see the ‘ext...
Weather with You
On our ‘Engaging People Powering Companies’ podcast this week, Amrit considers the beautiful weather we are having here in the UK, and how the sunshine jus...
On Purpose - Passion with Action
On this week’s ‘Engaging People Powering Companies’ podcast, Amrit spoke about purpose in the workplace. No matter your industry, function, or role, purpos...