We publish blogs to provide insights from, and stimulate debate about, the latest research and thinking. Any views expressed are those of the author and not necessarily those of the Institute as a whole.
In a guest-authored blog, Dr Jasmine Kelland considers how many parents are re-evaluating their work life balance as a consequence of their experience during the pandemic - and the challenges this presents to the HR function in a post-lockdown landscape.
Guest blog author Professor Tristram Hooley considers why career guidance needs to be at the heart of a post Covid-19 labour market response.
Tony Wilson argues that we have the evidence, the money and the capacity to tackle the looming unemployment crisis – what’s needed is swift government action in helping people back into work.
Tony Wilson tries to explain the differences between the record rises in the claimant count and absence of any increase in the official measure of unemployment
In National Carers week Dr Zofia Bajorek reflects on the impact that the Covid-19 lockdown has had on the wellbeing and employment outcomes informal carers and how any lessons learnt should be sustained in the next phases of economic recovery and the ‘return to the new normal’.
As organisations seek to re-establish more 'normal' operations, Ed Griffin looks at the critical role HR has to play, in helping to develop more effective and viable organisational models for the future.
Anneka Dawson and colleagues reflect on their recent evaluation study of the Early Years Toolbox and consider what steps can be taken to ensure that children get the support they need as they return to early years settings, post Covid-19.
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, Zofia Bajorek considers the power of kindness at work, highlighting its role in promoting a greater sense of competence and cohesion in the workplace.
In a guest blog, Professor Duncan Lewis warns that the challenges of remote management could lead to an increase in bullying and harassment - highlighting the need for managers to use emotional intelligence and new techniques to promote cohesion and trust.
Dan Lucy considers the challenges faced by managers working remotely, whilst highlighting the potential opportunities to develop more effective ways of managing their teams to better meet the current context.
