The People Bulletin

How about a glass of water instead of that third cup of coffee? Kendrick Struthers Watson reports on hydration health habits or lack of them in the workplace

Employers and HR departments need to start developing and communicating their plans for the football World Cup. Lindsay Grieve offers ten tips for managing ‘World Cup fever’.

Diane Brown, diversity and policy manager at The British Library shares the innovative and wide-ranging disability equality scheme that won her organisation a major disability standard award and engaged staff at all levels

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 is still only too prevalent.

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.

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.

Jackie Arnold explores how a coaching style of management builds trust, gets the best out of people and delivers very positive results.

Laurel Herman demonstrates why making an impact requires more than shiny shoes and a designer suit.

Shelagh Moore believes that wellbeing in the workplace is grounded in values-based leadership and an engaged workforce.

Wendy Reeves looks at how organisations can engender a more supportive and nurturing working environment, reduce stress and enable employees to fulfil their potential

Andra King highlights the benefits available to organisations -  even in a recession -  by adopting the Investors in People quality standard

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

Nigel Meager looks back at previous recessions and believes the spectre of long-term unemployment can be avoided this time around.

Tough times demand tough leaders – but how can you ‘command and control’ without ruining employee engagement? Jill Flint-Taylor discusses how to adapt your management style to the changing economic climate.

What do Susan Boyle, the financial crisis, Isaac Newton, and storytelling have in common? More than you think. Valerie Garrow explores the role of organisational development in turbulent times

Marielena Sabatier reviews the cost of stress to the UK economy and offers a guide on how to identify the telltale signs of workplace stress, along with some suggested solutions.

Phil Aston reflects on yoga in the workplace

How can employers can provide an employee benefit that promotes a healthier worklife balance, does its bit for the environment and does not add a penny to staff costs ? Richard Grigsby explains how the cycle to work scheme operate