Difficult work conversations can cause people a lot of angst and stress. Don’t put them off, over-think them or just ‘wing it’; instead prepare yourself and make the situation easier, more productive ...

BBC World Service contributor Alison Green has been giving workplace advice for over a decade. She is still surprised at how many people avoid difficult interactions with colleagues. This story is ...

Not every conversation is collaborative. Some people don’t want to negotiate—they want to dominate. In these cases, emotional appeals and problem‑solving frameworks often fail. For years, many people ...

Acas, the workplace relations organisation, has launched guidance to help HR managers have 'difficult conversations' – about performance, conduct or personal matters – can in the workplace. As an HR ...

Employee retention is one of the biggest challenges faced by HR. By introducing career conversations, organisations can help motivate and engage staff and potentially address skills shortages, writes ...

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Half of UK professionals (53%) feel that respectful socio-political discourse in the workplace should be encouraged, while 45% disagree, according to a study by HR software provider HiBob. The study ...

Almost 50% of disabled people report feeling uncomfortable with sharing information about their impairment or condition in the workplace, finds Scope. Imagine going to work and feeling as though you ...

BBC World Service contributor Alison Green has been giving workplace advice for over a decade. She is still surprised at how many people avoid difficult interactions with colleagues. This story is ...