At this year's SPDS conference, I had the privilege of leading a breakout session on improving confidence and mindset for leaders, inspired by the...
Empowering leadership: The role of confidence and mindset in success
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Blogs
Professor Michael West on the power of compassionate leadership
In challenging times, compassionate leadership and collective action is needed more than ever. That’s what SPDS Annual Conference attendees heard...
Peter Cheese on the future of work and the future of HR
CIPD Chief Executive, Peter Cheese, addressed the SPDS Annual Conference just days after announcing his retirement from leading HR’s professional...
Upcoming legislative changes in the year ahead
With a busy employment law landscape ahead of us, Clyde & Co Partners, Stephen Miller, Frances Ross and Graham Mitchell, were on hand at the...
What the National Social Work Agency and Scottish Social Work Partnership mean for you
As part of a series of Lightning Talks from SPDS Portfolio Groups, Highland Council’s Head of People, Elaine Barrie, gave delegates an update on...
10 developments in recruitment you need to know about
As part of a series of Lightning Talks from SPDS Portfolio Groups, Youth Employment and Talent Management Portfolio Lead, Sharon Faulkner, Director...
How to structure skills to empower data-driven success
In a series of Lightning Talks, delegates at the 2025 SPDS Annual Conference heard updates from three SPDS Portfolio Groups. First up, Dr Fi...
CEOs on how to lead with purpose in a digital world
From virtual meetings to AI assistants, technology is reshaping every aspect of how we work. Driving digital transformation is a major challenge as...
Three things your CEO wants from HR – and what HR should expect from CEOs
Stephen Moir is an inspirational example of an HR leader who has moved into a broader leadership role, stepping up from chief people officer to...
Is sleep the missing piece in workplace wellbeing?
Sleep is something we all need, yet so many of us struggle to get enough of it. At this year’s SPDS conference, I had the privilege of sharing...
Eight ways HR can take a human-centered approach to AI
With 93% of Fortune 500 CHROs using AI in their HR processes, the technology is already beginning to reshape people functions and organisations....
Five leadership lessons from GB Davis Cup Captain, Leon Smith
If anyone knows how to support high-performing individuals and lead high-performing teams, it’s UK Davis Cup Team Captain Leon Smith. One of the...