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Sam Forsdick

Sam Forsdick

Staff Writer at Raconteur

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  • Human Resources
  • Industry
  • Workplace

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Recent Articles

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Which companies are enforcing five-day office returns?

Several prominent business leaders have turned their backs on remote working. How do they justify stringent return-to-office mandates?
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One in 10 workers spends more than 15 hours a week in meetings

Managers seeking to increase employee output and engagement should perhaps think twice before booking the next team catch-up
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Tech CEOs are sending their AI avatars to meetings

Both the Klarna and Zoom CEOs have sent their AI doubles to deliver earnings calls. Could the company all-hands soon be led by a bot?
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Which companies are rolling back DEI policies?

McDonald's, Meta and Ford are among a growing number of businesses that have backed away from their diversity and inclusion initiatives
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Is the office dress code dead?

With many companies retiring formal office dress codes, employees are mostly free to wear what they want to work. However the clothes we chose to don still carry meaning
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Hiring taskforce to transform ‘medieval’ recruitment process

A collaboration between parliament and the private sector aims to make the UK hiring market the fastest, fairest and safest in the world
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How to conduct a culture audit

An internal review can help a company identify and overturn any cultural issues. But, handled incorrectly, it’s unlikely to provide any valuable insights
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How can companies capitalise on the unretirement trend?

More than 2.8 million British retirees have returned to the labour force since retiring. These workers can be a valuable source of skills and experience for UK plc
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What does the ‘breakthrough’ UK-US trade deal mean for businesses?

Keir Starmer welcomed the 'historic' trade agreement, as the UK became the first country to strike a trade deal with the Trump administration
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Three-minute explainer on… task masking

A new name for an age-old skill has entered the workplace lexicon. But does so-called task masking point to fundamental problems with work?
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A history of office workwear and what comes next

With office dress codes seemingly going out of fashion, does what we wear for work still matter?
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DIY and DEI: why B&Q is ignoring the anti-inclusion noise

B&Q's inclusive language guide was described as 'nonsensical' but the retailer's director of talent and culture says a welcoming environment pays dividends
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What does the Supreme Court ruling on gender mean for HR?

While the Supreme Court ruling clarifies the legal definition of gender, uncertainty remains around how the change will impact employers. What is clear, however, is that sensitivity and support for those affected must be a top priority
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How can HR navigate the pros and cons of social media?

Social media is an essential tool for sourcing and attracting talent, but having a greater presence online comes with its own set of risks
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What companies lose when they cut HR departments

HR is often disproportionately impacted by redundancies. But cuts to the function may lead to serious challenges down the road
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Autism awareness month: how to create a workplace where neurodiverg...

With only 30% of autistic people in work, experts share how inclusive practices can help businesses attract and support neurodivergent talent
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Banks buck trend as UK’s largest employers cut gender pay gap

The gender pay gap has narrowed across UK plc, but some industries must work harder to address the imbalance
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Zurich’s group CPO on creating a future-proof workforce

Preparing staff for future skills requirements is a significant challenge but one that Jolanda Grob, CPO at Zurich, is ready to overcome
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Are workplace awards worth the hassle?

Companies need to commit to creating a positive culture beyond certification if they are to see long-term positive effects
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How Vodafone’s four-day week for parents takes ‘sting’ out of retur...

The telecoms company’s new policy allows parents to work 80% of their hours for full pay for their first six months back at work
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The unintended consequences of pay-gap reporting

Although well-intentioned, disability pay-gap reporting can negatively impact disability inclusion, new research shows