Jul 2Unmasking Workplace BulliesThe Challenges Faced by HR Investigators Introduction In every workplace, ensuring a healthy and supportive environment for employees is paramount. However, the presence of workplace bullies can disrupt this equilibrium, causing distress and undermining the well-being of individuals. As the responsibility to address workplace bullying falls on Human Resources (HR) departments, their investigators play a crucial role…Bullying And Harassment3 min readBullying And Harassment3 min read
Jul 1The Paradox of Proximity:Reflections on Valuing Life and Allocating Resources Introduction In an increasingly interconnected world, where information and images of suffering reach us at unprecedented speeds, we find ourselves grappling with complex moral dilemmas. Among these are the conflicting notions of valuing life and the allocation of resources. This article delves into the paradox that emerges when we prioritize the…3 min read3 min read
Jun 7The Power of Workplace Disciplinary Policies:Fostering Accountability and a Positive Work Culture Introduction: In every organization, maintaining a harmonious and productive work environment is essential. One key tool that enables employers to achieve this is a well-crafted workplace disciplinary policy. …Policy2 min readPolicy2 min read
Jun 28, 2021C Is For Conspiracy (Theorists)Can ‘Conspiracy Theorists’ and ‘Conspiracies’ Co-Exist — Throughout history, people have believed in various conspiracy theories, such as the alleged ‘alien’ being kept secretly in Roswell, USA, or those who don’t think Neil Armstrong landed on the Moon. Similarly, there is rarely a period of parliamentary time where some scandal or sleaze occurs, the identification of which…Conspiracy Theories3 min readConspiracy Theories3 min read
Jun 28, 2021B Is For BullyingHow to identify a bully before anyone gets too hurt The first post I wrote for this series was — ‘A Is For Attitude’ — which explained how making a conscious choice to have a positive attitude made you more likely to succeed and had other medical and psychological benefits. A is for Attitude This post looks at the impact that ‘attitude’ has on the success of both an individual and the organisation for whom…paulhelsbyhr.medium.comBullying5 min readBullying5 min read
Jun 24, 2021L Is For LyingTechniques to identify when your employees aren’t telling the truth — Lying is something that very few people are good at. And most are not. Even when someone gets away with lying, it is more a reflection of the person they are lying to, than their actual skill — if lying can ever be considered a skill — in convincing somebody…Investigation5 min readInvestigation5 min read
Published inWork-Life Unbalanced·May 26, 2021G Is For ‘Greener Grass Syndrome’Why you will never please all of your workers all of the time — Employee Engagement In an ideal world, most of us like to have enough time to both work hard AND play hard. …Recruitment5 min readRecruitment5 min read
May 20, 2021Workplace Grievances — 10 Things You Should Know…Before It’s Too Late!Top 10 issues from over 25 years experience — The dictionary definition of a grievance is: a complaint or a strong feeling that you have been treated unfairly Whereas ACAS, (the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) define them as : concerns, problems or complaints that employees raise with their employers So, as with a lot of things, there is…Grievance4 min readGrievance4 min read
Jun 5, 2020How Best To Review Your HR FunctionStarting with the ‘low-lying fruit’ — Post pandemic planning Running a business is difficult at the best of times, and these are certainly not that. COVID-19 has had an impact on every aspect of every business. …Leadership4 min readLeadership4 min read
Jun 1, 2020HR Functional Reviews — A Practical GuideWhere is the best place to look to find the answers you need? — Let me start this post with a joke. A policeman sees a drunk man searching for something under a lamppost and asks what the drunk has lost. He says he has lost his keys and they both look under the streetlight together. After a few minutes, the policeman asks if…Management4 min readManagement4 min read
