Dedicated Manager
“I’ve spent a lifetime figuring out how to be a good leader”
Robert Ordever, former HR leader at Harrods and Fulham FC, shares his career journey and his advice for managers
“What we have witnessed is Servant Leadership at its best”
CMI’s chair in Malaysia gives a moving account of the recent natural disaster there and the leadership lessons learned
How to use humour as a manager
Every manager needs humour in their toolbox. From team bonding to defusing failure, this is how to bring out your funny side
The 10 Cs of employee engagement in the Covid era
We need to update the way we think about employee engagement for the post-pandemic era. How is it different now?
‘Better together’: why we’ve asked all our people to come back to the office
Should you insist that people come back to the office? Or consult about the best hybrid working model? Opinions are mixed
Self-management: A tale of (radical) trust
This company was founded on the principle of self-management. Are less involved managers the future?
Moonpig: creating a virtual, people-positive culture
Moonpig has built a culture around positivity and connection. As work went remote, it had to find new ways to maintain it
Deep dive: equal pay vs the gender pay gap
As we mark Equal Pay Day, we explore what managers need to understand about tackling gender-based pay inequality
Why you shouldn’t motivate your employees
Only 1 in 3 think their boss is good at motivation. This is how to ramp up your team’s motivation without the big speeches
What if a colleague has an alcohol problem…?
Managers need to develop a culture where people can spot who is struggling and know how to respond