Thoughts on People and HR

The debate on remote vs on site has become as polarising political debate.

The debate on whether remote, in-person or hybrid is the future of work is an issue for town planners, not for CEOs. For us, the question is simply what tradeoffs…
Is your team being triggered by your behaviour?

Is your team being triggered by your behaviour?

Is your team being triggered by your behaviour? So have you sent any members of your team on training for mental wellbeing at work? You should. It’s amazing that we…

Karma’s great. But not the reason to follow your values.

Karma’s great. But not the reason to follow your values. I once found myself sat opposite the decision-maker for a significant project we were bidding for. He asked me if…

Fun is culture, not activities

Fun. So often lacking in business. Or forced. Or contrived. Or plain cringemaking. I laugh when I work. Lots. Sometimes others laugh with me. I suspect often at me. And…
Building the pipeline for girls to flourish in business

Building the pipeline for girls to flourish in business

There’s a moral case for your company to give equal opportunities for your team regardless of their backgrounds, their gender or their sexual orientation. There’s also an business-performance one in…

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