Six characteristics of a high performing team Do you have a high performing team or do you need to put some work in? Portfolio People Director James Lloyd outlines six behaviours that he has seen drive superior performance.

AI in recruitment: Are we replacing the bias and how is this affecting strategic HR? You might think of AI as something that powers robots and beats grandmasters at chess. But the truth is, AI is all around us, affecting everyday decisions – and HR is not immune, as many software tools use AI in

If You Love Your Job… Your employees spend a lot of their time at work, ensuring they enjoy their time there means that they are more likely to produce better results. In turn working with you in taking the business forward.

Workplace relationships: A blessing or a curse? As Valentines Day approaches, we look at the pros and cons of office romances – and what to do when Cupid infiltrates your team.

Apprenticeships: What’s stopping you? National Apprenticeships Week is your annual reminder that if you haven’t considered the current government scheme, you might be missing a huge opportunity to upskill your workforce at a fraction of the cost of the training.

Apprenticeships: Five myths busted Apprenticeships have changed in recent years. The image of a young school leaver learning a trade simply isn’t what modern apprentices look like these days. Apprentices can be any age and decades into their career.

Bringing your values to life The values of your company are a key way for you to engage your employees, and hiring based around your values means they are more likely to stick around in the long run.   If you would like some support refreshing your Vision or Values then give us a ring

Which comes first: The company mission or the structure? Should you structure your organisation around the company mission or vice versa? We think the company mission has to come first, every time. Read on and find out why.

People Puzzles Founder Ally Maughan returns to HR Expert webinar series Have you ever hired someone to a key role, only to have to fire them within six months? Could you have done anything differently? More importantly, how do you stop it happening again? Next week, People Puzzles Founder Ally Maughan will address these questions