MSc in Human Resource Management Student at University of London | Published Author | Aspiring HR Business Partner | Available for Opportunities from October 2024
Lately, I have been reflecting on well-being in the workplace for my studies. Defined by the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) as "[1] general health and happiness, or [2] emotional/physical/psychological well-being", its implications are sprawling and not limited to workplace factors. The makeup of well-being is multi-layered....
Family Resources Survey (FRS) studies are led by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) and have been carried out since 1992. Sponsored by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), the FRS studies people's living standards and circumstances in the UK. This information is invaluable because it is...
Three months ago, I began searching for a professional community to join. After researching the City of London and livery company traditions, I wondered if one represented Human Resource (HR) interests. I found exactly what I sought in the "Company of HR Professionals". Chronology of the "Company&...
On 16 November 2022, I submitted the inaugural summative assessment for my CIPD Level 5 Diploma in People Management. This assessment entailed providing 12 written responses, aggregating to a total of 5,000 words, addressing various aspects of organisational performance and culture. Subsequently, on 21 November 2022, my submission was...
Being unwell is a misfortune we all share from time to time. Being unwell at work comes with several risks: contagion, loss of productivity, and worsening sickness. As such, it is in everyone's interest to understand the process of long and short-term sickness in the world of work....
The term 'human resources' was first coined by the economist John R. Commons in The Distribution of Wealth (1893). As a recognisable function of the working world, it was not until the 20th century that Human Resources (HR) developed practices to address misunderstandings between employers and employees. Over...
