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October 7, 2025

Harriet Harman Report on sexual harassment: How should law firms respond?

Experienced lawyer and byrne·dean Director and Head of Training, Helen Dallimore, responds on how law firms must respond.
Helen Dallimore
Dallimore
Behaviour at work
Culture & change
Leadership
October 1, 2025

Polarisation is intensifying in workplaces; what can we do?

Polarisation is rising at work. Matt Dean sets out way to de-escalate tensions.
Matt Dean
Dean
Behaviour at work
Culture & change
Leadership
September 16, 2025

Guest Q&A - Steven McCann on alcohol culture in professional services

Steven McCann, Founder of MCG Consulting, joins us to talk about alcohol addiction, alcohol culture in professional services, and why recovery-informed workplaces matter.
Matt Dean
Dean
Leadership
Culture & change
Behaviour at work
September 10, 2025

Four reasons workplaces should be thinking about the topic of suicide

Suicide remains a workplace taboo despite affecting millions; open conversations, training, and employer support can save lives and strengthen wellbeing.
Mark O'Grady
O'Grady
Mental health & wellbeing
Culture & change
Behaviour at work
August 14, 2025

AI in HR Tech: a cautionary tale

A cautionary tale about the risks of AI in HR tech and the importance of thoughtful integration.
Nick McClelland
McClelland
Culture & change
Behaviour at work
Leadership
August 12, 2025

Seven steps for an anti-bullying culture at work

Amanda Okill suggests seven steps for creating an anti-bullying culture in the workplace.
Amanda Okill
Okill
Behaviour at work
March 11, 2025

Are your Employee Resource Groups at war, preventing true ED&I progress?

CEO Nick McClelland highlights the growing importance of collaboration and business acumen in ERGs.
Nick McClelland
McClelland
Equity, diversity & inclusion
February 19, 2025

DEI is dead. Long live DEI!

DEI is under fire - again. But the best organisations cut through the noise, staying focused on fairness, talent, and success. Jane explores why the “DEI is dead” narrative keeps resurfacing - and why the real work continues.
Jane Farrell
Farrell
Equity, diversity & inclusion
Leadership
Culture & change
February 11, 2025

Guest Q&A – Co Founder of speak up platform InChorus

Rosie Turner joins us to discuss what gets in the way of speaking up, and the problems this causes.
Byrne Dean
Culture & change
Behaviour at work
Leadership
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