The significant other: redefining modern leadership families

Amy Speake | 01 Oct 2025

A male leader with a stay-at-home wife is seen as normal. But if the situation is reversed, it's still seen as unusual. This outdated imbalance needs to be called out.

Let's use AI to save the workforce, not replace it

Robin Adda

AI doesn't always have to be a job-destroying villain. Used responsibly, it can be a powerful driver of up-skilling and a vehicle for improving the future of work

Build, buy, borrow, bot: tackling the talent crisis

Ciara Harrington

Organisations will only stay competitive if they replace outdated workforce strategies with models that are dynamic, inclusive, and future-ready.

How AI can help prevent burnout in leaders

Dr Lisa Turner

There's a quiet revolution happening in how AI supports human growth. It's not just about faster answers. It's about deeper alignment and smarter guidance.

Cutting through L&D content overwhelm

Caroline Evans

Effective L&D isn't about an endless catalogue of courses. It's about delivering learning experiences that are tailored, relevant and accessible.

From stewardship to strategy: rethinking CEO succession

Jenni Hibbert

As legendary investor and business leader Warren Buffett retires after more than 50 years, his succession plan is one that all businesses should take note of.

Unlocking ADHD superpowers at work

Dr Mukesh Kripalani

Many individuals with ADHD possess 'cognitive superpowers' that, when supported properly, can unlock serious value for organisations.

From the archive

Morale: a moving target

Duane Dike

What we think we know about morale is probably wrong, especially the black and white notion that morale is either 'good' or 'bad'. Like most human feelings, morale is a moving target, which is why being sensitive to its nuances is such a key skill for leaders.

Janet Howd

Standing up on the job

Janet Howd

Human beings are designed to stand on their two legs. So standing up and moving around during our working day makes a job more interesting as well as being better for our physical and mental health.

Wayne Turmel

Three reasons not to run your own webmeetings

Wayne Turmel

Running an effective webmeeting - working the technology, keeping to the agenda and facilitating discussion - is a lot of trouble. So if you want the meeting to work, don't try to do it all yourself.

Duane Dike

In praise of inconspicuous leadership

Duane Dike

Many so-called leaders have an unhealthy interest in the outward trappings of their position. But real leadership is inconspicuous - and it’s about far more than status or measurable achievements.

Dan Bobinski

E-Learning is great, but not a panacea

Dan Bobinski

E-learning has been the big buzz in the training world, but decision-makers need to realize the pros, cons, and limitations of E-learning’s capabilities.

Earlier opinion

Why leaders should trust their intuition

Lynda Shaw

Leaders who balance their gut feelings with analytical thinking make faster, more authentic decisions, especially when navigating complexity in fast-paced environments.

Why neurodivergent leaders are still made to feel like outsiders

Michelle Carson

It's about time that organisations start addressing the structural realities that continue to marginalise neurodivergent professionals in the workplace.

Balancing the corporate gender tightrope

Megan Seibel

Gender inequality remains entrenched on corporate boards. So is a better understanding cognitive diversity the answer to getting more women in the boardroom?

How fractional leadership reduces executive burnout

Sara Daw

As ever-increasing pressures make traditional full-time executive roles psychologically unsustainable, the structure of leadership needs a significant rethink.

Remote work under scrutiny

Konstantin Joergensen

Across the EU and beyond, labour laws are evolving to reflect the emergence of flexible working. Here’s what HR leaders must know as regulations tighten.

How to have hope amid political chaos

David Livermore

Amid chaos and dysfunction, it's worth remembering that most people, most of the time, are inclined toward fairness, cooperation and kindness.

Breaking the silence: supporting men's mental health in the workplace

Nathan Shearman

Managers can play a pivotal role in supporting male employees' mental health by creating safe spaces, recognising masking behaviours and promoting vulnerability.

Long-distance leadership: letting go and leaning in

Wayne Turmel

Leading a remote or hybrid team requires a different mindset than you may have had if everyone was all together in the same physical space.

Has traditional team building had its day?

Zoe Carter-Owen

UK companies spend around £200 million annually on company away days and team-building activities. But does this investment really enhance productivity or collaboration?

CPOs: leadership in a challenging landscape

Emma Burrows

In an era of constant disruption, Chief People Officers must embrace AI, leadership agility and business strategy to drive workforce resilience and success.

Building your leadership pipeline: the crucial role of confidence

Kevin Eikenberry

Healthy confidence is a critical criterion in picking leaders and forecasting future success. Thankfully, it is also a skill that can be developed.

Six female femtech leaders transforming women's health

Alix Hobbs

To mark International Women's Day, here's a look at the innovation, passion and drive of six female Femtech leaders whose work is transforming women’s health.