Ten years after Shared Parental Leave was introduced, fewer than 5% of eligible partners are taking it. With the Employment Rights Act bringing day-one rights from April 2026, the baseline has shifted. But compliance is a floor, not a ceiling – especially for charities and values-led organisations.

What does “bringing your whole self to work” really mean in practice? This blog explores the hidden cost of code-switching, masking and non-disclosure, and why psychological safety must come first.

The April 2026 Employment Rights Act reforms will impact sick pay, family leave, and whistleblowing protections. Discover 5 practical HR actions to prepare now.

Psychological safety at work is not about being “nice” or lowering standards. It is about creating an environment where people can speak up, challenge ideas and admit mistakes without fear. In this blog, we explore what psychological safety really means, why it drives high performance, and the practical leadership behaviours that make it possible.

Many managers avoid feedback not because they do not care, but because they care deeply. This blog explores why feedback feels so hard, the common barriers that get in the way, and practical tools to help leaders deliver feedback that is clear, kind and genuinely effective.

What can an 80s action hero possibly teach us about HR? Quite a lot, it turns out. In this festive blog, we take a light-hearted but strategic look at the leadership lessons hiding in Die Hard. From staying calm under pressure to challenging unhelpful cultures and leading with values, John McClane offers some surprisingly relevant insights for modern HR and people leaders. A playful read with serious takeaways for organisations that want to build resilient, people-centred wor