In the media
The Accidental Leader (Jan 2025)
We’ve almost all experienced Accidental Leaders — people promoted for their technical skills or top performance, not because they were ready to lead. In fact, 82% of UK bosses fall into this category. Common challenges include micromanagement, lack of vision and weak people skills. And the impact of these can lead to toxic team cultures and low morale/high turnover in employees
It’s tough for the leaders too — stress, self-doubt, and pressure to perform without support. However promotions are inevitable, so the solution is clear:
- Mentoring & coaching
- Training
- Leadership networks
With the right support, Accidental Leaders can become effective, trusted leaders — and everyone benefits.
What’s your bias? (Nov 2024)
At a recent Full FX London event, a millennial panel discussion revealed surprising alignment with older generations on workplace views (e.g., hybrid work, multi-generational value).
- Key takeaway: workplace bias often distorts how we label, judge, and misunderstand colleagues.
- Bias = mental shortcuts that shape decisions and perceptions, consciously or unconsciously.
- Five common workplace biases:
- Blind Spot Bias – believing we’re less biased than others.
- Bandwagon Effect – following the crowd.
- Outcome Bias – judging only results, not process.
- Authority Bias – overvaluing hierarchy/status.
- Confirmation Bias – seeking views that reinforce our own.
Although bias can never be eliminated, awareness, reflection, and critical thinking help mitigate its impact.
Sustainability – HR’s secret weapon in the employee retention fight (Oct 8, 2024)
Replacing staff costs 6–9 months’ salary, making retention a critical HR challenge. Yet research shows employees at environmentally friendly companies accept 9–15% lower salaries, highlighting sustainability’s potential as a retention lever. Millennials and Gen Z, in particular, expect their employers to take meaningful climate action.
- 62% of Gen Zs and 59% of Millennials report climate anxiety; many change jobs for environmental alignment.
- Post-Covid, employees increasingly seek purpose-driven work.
- HR hesitates due to workload, limited expertise, and greenwashing risks.
Therefore, HR should partner with CSOs to align sustainability and retention strategies, boosting engagement and loyalty.
Why managing people is the hardest job in the world (Sept 2024)
At a recent Full FX London event, a millennial panel discussion revealed surprising alignment with older generations on workplace views (e.g., hybrid work, multi-generational value).
- Key takeaway: workplace bias often distorts how we label, judge, and misunderstand colleagues.
- Bias = mental shortcuts that shape decisions and perceptions, consciously or unconsciously.
- Five common workplace biases:
- Blind Spot Bias – believing we’re less biased than others.
- Bandwagon Effect – following the crowd.
- Outcome Bias – judging only results, not process.
- Authority Bias – overvaluing hierarchy/status.
- Confirmation Bias – seeking views that reinforce our own.
Although bias can never be eliminated, awareness, reflection, and critical thinking help mitigate its impact.