Workforce management

The benefits of applying attachment theory to your workforce

Attachment theory was originally developed as a way of understanding how children bond with their parents, but it also affords great insight into how we interact with colleagues and approach tasks in the workplace

9 Jul 2019

Governments must encourage men to take paternity leave – here's why

Governments must encourage men to use paternity leave – here’s why

Despite recent legislative changes, life for working dads can be difficult. Even with mandated paternity leave becoming more common, social pressures often dictate that they should focus on their career rather than their newborn child

25 Jun 2019

Anne-Marie Imafidon: STEM is key to bridging the gender pay gap

As a child, Anne-Marie Imafidon was labelled a prodigy for her outstanding academic achievements. Through her company Stemettes, she is paving the way for more girls to follow in her footsteps

13 Jun 2019

Taking the sting out of queen bees

For decades, women in positions of authority have been labelled ‘queen bees’ for purportedly undermining their female colleagues. Courtney Goldsmith digs deeper into the stereotype and the culture that continues to support it

30 Nov 2018

Many people recognise that flexible working practices provide an opportunity for businesses to optimise productivity and improve the work-life balance of their employees

Top 5 tips for managing a flexible workforce

Innovative technology and the demands of a modern workforce mean working patterns have become increasingly fluid. As a result, the need to implement an effective flexible work policy is more crucial than ever

13 Sep 2018

Awards Supplement 2020

The European CEO awards 2020 have now been announced, presenting our pick of the CEOs, companies and campaigns leading their sectors.