The People Bulletin

Philip Whiteley is heartened by evidence that unhappy workplaces and draconian bosses do not result in high-performing organisations, but wonders why the Scrooge/Cratchit approach to leadership remains only too prevalent.
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Bill Lucas revisits the evolutionary tale and what the human brain is now capable of since its days inside the head of hunter-gatherers.  Mindset matters in the fight for survival in crazy times.
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The secretary was so named because among other duties, the role involved being a guardian of secrets. Today’s PA has come of age and faces rather different challenges and opportunities in the current technological and economic climate, explains Sue France.
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Jackie Arnold explores how a coaching style of management builds trust, gets the best out of people and delivers very positive results.
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Laurel Herman demonstrates why making an impact requires more than shiny shoes and a designer suit.
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Shelagh Moore believes that wellbeing in the workplace is grounded in values-based leadership and an engaged workforce.
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Wendy Reeves looks at how organisations can engender a more supportive and nurturing working environment, reduce stress and enable employees to fulfil their potential
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Andra King highlights the benefits available to organisations -  even in a recession -  by adopting the Investors in People quality standard.
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Stephen Bubb reviews the task facing the sponsor group of the recent MacLeod report on employee engagement from the perspective of those leading voluntary and non profit organisations
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Nigel Meager looks back at previous recessions and believes the spectre of long-term unemployment can be avoided this time around
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